WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION                 

 

 

Minutes of September 17, 2007

 

 

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 7:39 p.m. for their regular 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 Linda Jenikovsky, Acting Board Secretary were present.

 

Board Members absent:  None

 

Flag Salute

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the minutes of August 27, 2007, as presented.  MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

 

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the executive session minutes of August 27, 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 Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and

Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending August 31, 2007, as presented.  MV:  Unanimous –

Motion carried

             

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve the Secretary’s Report for August 31, 2007 showing a cash balance of $1,876,983.58. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

 

Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve the Treasurer's Report for August 31, 2007, showing a cash balance of $1,876,983.58 and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary's Report for August 31, 2007.  MV: Unanimous – Motion carried 

 

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, 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), 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 Bills List for September, 2007, as recommended by the Superintendent.  MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

 

 

Minutes of September 17, 2007

 

 

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 

 

a.         Enrollment Report 

 

b.         Paraprofessionals

 

c.                   Calendar

 

            d.         Presentation of NJASK /NJPASS 2006-2007 Test Results

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski 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:  Jennifer Lawson, Hailee Michel

                                   

                        Teacher Aide:  Jennifer Lawson              

                       

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith 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 Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to employ Jillian Sosnovik, as a music teacher to cover maternity leave, Step 1 BA (pro-rata, from September 24th  through December 31, 2007), 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 employ Marianne  Bayne as cafeteria/food service worker retroactive to September 1, 2007 for the 2007-08 school year.  Salary to be $10. per hour.  Not to exceed 20 hours per week, 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 accept the resignation of Jane Mohan, Special Ed and Publishing Co. Aide, with regret, effective September 18th, 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 accept the resignation of Chris Saponara, Music Teacher, with regret, effective October 27th, 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 approve a Special Ed Tuition contract with Franklin Township Board of Education to receive one student in the MD class for the 2007-08 school year.  Tuition as approved by the Board of Education, 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 approve the following field trips for the 2007-2008 school year,  as recommended by the Superintendent.   RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

The following trips are Parent sponsored trips – Fees and Transportation.

 

Preschool                      Eyes of the Wild, Washington, NJ

           

Minutes of September 17, 2007

 

 

                        Kindergarten                  Pax Amicus Theatre, Budd Lake, NJ

                                   

First Grade                    Sandy Hook Environmental Center, Sandy Hook, NJ

                                    Warren Hills – Food for America, Washington, NJ

                       

Second Grade               Weller Center for Health Education, Easton, PA

 

Third Grade                   Wild West City, Netcong, NJ

 

Fourth Grade                 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, Liberty State Park, NJ

 

Fifth Grade                    Weller Center for Health Education, Easton, PA

Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, NJ

 

Sixth Grade                   Broadway Show, New York City, NY

 

                        G&T                              Blairstown Elementary School – Debate, Blairstown, NJ

                                                            Battle of the Minds 5/6th, Franklin, NJ

                                                            Battle of the Books 5/6th, Great Meadows, NJ

                                                            Robotics, Allamuchy, NJ

 

Board of Education will assist in the transportation costs of the following trips:

 

                        1.  Transition Trips:

A.  Warren Hills Middle School, IEP Transition Visits – Sixth Grade

B.  PC Grade 3 to visit BC Grade 4

 

2.       Music

All Star Band Concert – Location TBA

Small group of selected students transported by van or in conjunction with another school.

 

3.       Grade 6:

Stokes Environmental Overnight Trip, Stokes State Forest, Branchburg, NJ

           

4.       Grade 3:

            Trips between Port Colden and Brass Castle to enable activities as a whole

            class ie. field day, etc.

 

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor  to approve the Nursing Services Plan for 2007-2008, as recommended by the Superintendent.  (This is very similar to the 2006-2007 Plan).  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

 

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

1.       Colden Castle News – September, 2007

2.       Letter to Mrs.Cifelli

3.       Letter to Mr. Armstrong

 

Minutes of September 17, 2007

 

4.       WCSBA – 2007-08 Calendar & Changes to meet requirements of the School District Accountability Act. (A5)

5.       District Audit – June 30, 2007

 

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 adopt Policy Alert #179 (first reading).  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Personnel Committee:  No Report

 

Facilities/Transportation Committee:  Correspondence was sent to Mr. Armstrong – Re:  Bus stop

            Committee reviewed bus stop – keeping stop as it is.

 

Education Committee:

 

Child Care Update – Anita Smith gave update of Child Care Program – program running smoothly.

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the following clubs and activities for the 2007-2008 school year.  Stipend to be in accord with the negotiated contract, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

                                              Club                                            Advisor

Garden  Club-BC                                    Marilyn Balzer

Homework Club-BC                               Elizabeth Pomeroy

Homework Club-PC                                Corinne Raye

After School Sports-BC                          Rob Borusovic

Publishing Club  -BC                               Suzi Motzenbecker

Video Production Club-BC                      Mark Flumerfelt/Elizabeth Pomeroy

                                                            (split stipend)

International Club-BC                              Michele Mahon/Elizabeth Pomeroy

Chess Club-BC                                      Michele Mahon

Wilson Readers Club/Book Club-BC       Pam Casserly

Walk America Club-BC                           Rob Borusovic

Walk America Club-PC                           John Hornyak

Safety Patrol-BC                                    Pam Casserly

Stokes Advisor-BC                                 Pam Casserly

                                   

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve administrative assigned after school supervision (general detentions) on an as needed basis at a rate of $25.00 per hour for certified staff (not to exceed 1 day per week), as recommended by the Superintendent.  (NOTE:  General detentions are not to replace teacher detentions.)  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Anita Smith to adopt Media Instruction K-6 Curriculum Guide, 2nd reading, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Minutes of September 17, 2007

 

 

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to adjourn.

 

            MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried                       Time: 8:48 p.m.

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to reconvene the public meeting.

 

            MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried                        Time:  8:49 p.m.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

                                                                                                                                                           

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski Whereas, the Board must consider matters involving confidential student affairs, 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:  8:49 p.m.

 

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to return to open session.

 

            MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried                        Time:  9:04 p.m.

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sheila Dempski to deny request of parent to keep student at Washington Township when not residing in the district.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

            MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried                       Time: 9:05 p.m.

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted:

 

 

 

                                                                                    Linda Jenikovsky

                                                                                    Acting Board Secretary