WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of June 11, 2007

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, June 11, 2007 at 7:40 p.m. for their regularly scheduled 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, Marjorie Levine, Principals, and Juanita Dean, Board Secretary were present.

Board Members absent: None

Flag Salute

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the minutes of May 14, 2007, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve the executive session minutes of May 14, 2007, as presented. MV: Unanimous – 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 May 31, 2007, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Secretary’s Report for May 31, 2007 showing a cash balance of $1,774,000.90. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Treasurer's Report for May 31, 2007, showing a cash balance of $1,774,000.90, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary's Report for May 31, 2007. 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 June, 2007. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

a. Enrollment Report

b. Teacher Aides

c. Calendar

d. FYI - “Letters of “Thank You” were sent to the following individuals thanking them for their volunteer service:

“Battle of the Books”

Sharon App, Liz Burkat, Michele Mahon, Raph Margolin,

Val Mattes, Toni Melhem, Suzie Motzenbecker, Chris Saponara,

Linda Watters

“75^th Birthday Celebration – Port Colden School”

Kara Lisk, John Hornyak, Chris Saponara, Heather Meyerhofer, Pam Slack,

Debbie Polhemus, Jen Mitchell, Mark Flumerfelt

“Evening of the Arts”

Val Mattes, Susie Motzenbecker, Katie Penner, Dot Decker, Peg Young,

Lynn Hardcastle, Donna Detrick, Sara Carlstrom

Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to send “Letters of Commendation and Congratulations” from the Superintendent to the following: MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

“Battle of the Books”

Beth Pomeroy

“75^th Birthday Celebration – Port Colden School”

Denise Jordan, Donna Detrick

“Evening of the Arts”

Alicia Strzelec, Kathy Giuliano

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the following substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Teacher - Megan Kries

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the out-of-district Staff Development Workshops, 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 employ Laura Sullivan, Step 9BA, $53,005., as MD Teacher for the 2007-2008 school year, 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 Judy Risoli as Child Care Director at $11.50 per hour, hours to be 30.5 per week at a salary of $12,977.75 per year, 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 appoint Erika Hill from Project First Step and Progressive Steps at $30.00 per hour, 10 hours per week, for the Extended School Year program, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

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Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to appoint Mary Krupp, Director of Progressive Steps at $100.00 per hour, once per month, for the Extended School Year program, 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 request from Catherine Proulx for an extension of her maternity leave for the 2007-2008 school year, 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 approve the following personnel for the Summer Program – July 9 – July 27, 2007 – 3 weeks x 3 hours per day x $110.00 per diem, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Sue Graham, Dawn Krupka, Jennifer Mitchell, Ruth O’Cone

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve out-of-district placement for extended year and 2007-08 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Student                         Placement                     Cost

MW                              Project Grow – summer only $ 4,970.00

Lebanon, NJ

RC                                Midland – summer $ 6,120.00

2007-08 Tuition $37,720.00

RB                                Stepping Stone – summer $ 6,192.30

2007-08 Tuition $37,153.80

MG High Bridge $ 4,990.00

JW WCSSSD @ Pohatcong $ 4,000.00

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the following personnel for the 2007-08 Extended Year Summer Program – June 28 – August 9 (6 weeks), as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Staff Member Position                       Stipend

Joan Pare                      Teacher                         $110. for 3 hr. day

Debbie Polhemus          Teacher                         “           “          “         

Kathy Fiore                   Nurse                          “           “          “                                  

Kathy Borrmann            Sub Nurse                   “           “          “          

            Colleen Mattei               Aide      $12.31 per hour

            Cindy O’Neal                 Aide                               “           “           “

            Kim Baker                     Aide  “ “ “

Lisa Marinelli Aide “ “ “

            Children’s Therapy Services        OT                    $73.00 per hour

PT                    $91.00 per hour

Mary Robinson              Speech Services            Three - 3 hour days/week

($110. for 3 hr. day)

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Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve the 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

Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to set the substitute rates for the 2007-2008 school year, as listed, as recommended by the Superintendent. (Rates unchanged from 2006-07.) RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Teachers - $75.00 - Daily Rate

- $85.00 - After five (5) consecutive days in the same classroom

(daily rate plus $10.00) (beginning on the sixth (6th) day).

-$95.00 - After fifteen (15) consecutive days in the same classroom

(daily rate plus $20.00) (beginning on the sixteenth (16th) day).

-After twenty (20) consecutive days in the same classroom, the daily rate

will be 1/200 of Step 1 of the current Bachelor's Salary Guide.

Clerical - $9.50 per hour

Aides - $9.50 per hour

Cafeteria - $9.50 per hour

Custodian - $9.50 per hour

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve Keith Hoffman, custodial sub with Black Seal License at the rate of $10.75 per hour, 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 place the following classified students in the Washington Township Extended Year Program, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV:

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

Student Code: RS, RI, DF, AF, JA, DE, TF, AR, MA, JG, KT, TS, SC, SDM, DI, AM, OM, NM, CM, CM, JR, RH, JR, GD, OH, NF, RS, AMF, HMK, JH, JP

Motion by Sheila Dempski seconded by Anita Smith to approve summer hours for the following staff, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Lynn Hardcastle, Social Worker - not to exceed 5 days

Elaine Giaimo – LDTC - not to exceed 5 days

Alisa Ludwig, Speech/CST Consultant - not to exceed 10 days

Psychologist - not to exceed 5 days

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

CORRESPONDENCE

1. Colden Castle News – June 2007

Sally Christine gave report on Delegate Assembly

Anita Smith gave report on Scholarship Dinner.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance & Policy Committee:

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the line item transfers, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to authorize the Superintendent to make line item and fund balance transfers thru June 30, 2007. Transfers to be approved by the Board at the July 16, 2007 meeting. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to authorize the Business Administrator to establish an accounts payable for all 2006-2007 purchase orders which have been received but have not been paid. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to authorize the Business Administrator to establish a reserve for encumbrances for all 2006-2007 purchase orders which have been encumbered but not received by June 30, 2007. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to requisition the 2007-2008 Tax Levy according to the following schedule: RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

2007-2008 Tax Levy General Fund Debt Service Total Due

July 1, 2007 $1,220,183.50 $ 40,633.50 $1,260,817.00

October 1, 2007 1,220,183.50 40,633.50 1,260,817.00

January 1, 2008 1,220,183.50 40,633.50 1,260,817.00

March 1, 2008 1,220,183.50 40,633.50 1,260,817.00

Totals $4,880,734.00 $162,534.00 $5,043,268.00

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adopt the following Job Description regulations, as recommended by the Superintendent. (Second Reading) RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

E11 Child Care Coordinator

B7 District Data/Grant Facilitator

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to adopt policy alert number 178, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Transportation and Facilities Committee: No Report

Facilities Committee:

Transportation Committee: No Report

Bus evacuation drills for the 2006-2007 school year were held on October 1, 2006 and May 15, 2007.

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Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski authorizing the Business Administrator to solicit bids for Special Ed transportation for the 2007-08 school year, as needed, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to accept the following quotes for Summer 2007-08 Special Ed transportation, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Summer Route #Q-01

Snyder Bus Service, Inc. $175.00 per diem – Route

50.00 per diem – Aide

$225.00 per diem

Increase/Decrease 2.05 per mile

First Student $168.00 per diem – Route

101.00 per diem – Aide

$269.00 per diem

Increase/Decrease 1.95 per mile

GST Transport Corp. – No quote

Summer Route #Q-02

First Student $168.00 per diem

65.00 per diem - Aide

Increase/Decrease 1.95 per mile

Snyder Bus Service, Inc. $170.00 per diem

50.00 per diem - Aide

Increase/Decrease 2.05 per mile

GST Transport Corp. $148.00 per diem

36.00 per diem - Aide

2.50 per mile

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to award the contracts for Summer 2007-08 Special Ed transportation Routes #Q-01 and #Q-02 as follows, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Summer Route #Q-01 (Brass Castle School)

Snyder Bus Service, Inc. $175.00 per diem – Route

50.00 per diem – Aide

$225.00 per diem

Increase/Decrease 2.05 per mile

Summer Route #Q-02 (Brass Castle School)

GST Transport Corp. $148.00 per diem

36.00 per diem for Aide if needed

Increase/Decrease 2.50 per mile

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Personnel Committee:

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve certified staff assignments and salaries for the 2007-2008 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Anita Smith to employ the following individuals for summer maintenance and custodial work, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

John Ronkowitz, Jr. - 25 hours per week – 8 weeks - July 2 to August 31, 2007

$10.00 per hour

Adele Bercaw - 40 hours per week – 9 weeks - July 2 to August 31, 2007

$13.50 per hour

Joe Schwind, Jr. - 35 hours per week x 9 weeks – June 20 to August 24, 2007

$10.00 per hour

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Anita Smith to employ the following hourly employees for the 2007-2008 school year, part-time hours and hourly rate to be determined by Aides contract, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Sharon App, Kim Baker, Tammy Firmin, Suzanne Jeffries, Nancy Krukowski,

Rebecca Lindsay, Jane Mohan, Barbara Ramirez, Victoria Robinson, Renee Seiz,

Kerry Smith, Bonnie Voll, Marilyn Whitney, Karen, Wilson, Debbie Corrado,

Debbie Glowinski, Marcia Klingel, Carole Kopie, Colleen Mattei, Jenn Michels,

Colleen Morea, Karen Mulholland, Peggy Prendergast, Karen Wiessler

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to employ Cathy Wyglendowski as an aide for the 2007-08 school year, part-time hours and hourly rate to be determined by Aides contract, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Wyglendowski abstained – Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Anita Smith to set the contract for additional work

responsibilities and time to coordinate transportation for Warren Hills Regional for Juanita Dean at

$2,686.00 for the 2007-2008 school year, 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 set the contract for additional work, responsibility and time to coordinate transportation for Warren Hills Regional for Cathy Kelly at $16,266.00 for the 2007-2008 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.)

Doug Smith – asked if proportionate amount of money is allocated for G&T students. He doesn’t

think G&T students’ needs can be met unless there is a separate line item in the

budget.

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ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Anita Smith to adjourn.

MV: Unanimous – Motion carried Time: 8:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Juanita Dean

Board Secretary