WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Minutes of November 12, 2007

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 7:37 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 Juanita Dean, Board Secretary were present.

Board Members absent: None

Flag Salute

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the minutes of October 15, 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 Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending October 31, 2007, as presented. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the Secretary’s Report for October 31, 2007 showing a cash balance of $2,292,684.49. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the Treasurer's Report for October 31, 2007, showing a cash balance of $ 2,292,684.49, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary's Report for October 31, 2007. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine 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 Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve the Bills List for November 2007. MV: Unanimous – Motion carried

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

a. Enrollment Report

b. Paraprofessionals

c. Calendar

d. Washington Township News & Notes

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: Elizabeth Christian, Janelle Kiefer

Teacher Aide: Christine Kennedy, Karen Tompkins, Linda Garced

Cafeteria Worker: Christine Kennedy

Custodial: Don Beisel, II

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 accept the resignation of Christine Kennedy, paraprofessional, with regret, effective November 9, 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 add Valerie Mattes to the Video Production Club-BC for the 2007-2008 school year. Mrs. Mattes name was inadvertently omitted from the original motion approved in September. 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

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to recognize the Washington Township School District Family Assistance Committee 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 adopt the attached resolution to permit contract exchanges under Employer’s 403(b) plan, 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 up to six (6) staff members for ½ day CPR certification effective December, 2007, instructor Janine Barzdines, 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 employ Karen Tompkins, as a paraprofessional, salary to be $12.31 per hour, hours not to exceed 30 hours per week, effective immediately, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

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PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS

TECHNOLOGY REPORT

CORRESPONDENCE

1. Colden Castle News – November, 2007

2. Letter of retirement from Nita Dean

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance & Policy Committee:

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith 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 Policies 0000 (first reading). RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

Education Committee: No Report

Personnel Committee: No Report

Facilities & Transportation Committee:

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve the existing Integrated Pest Management Plan for the 2007-2008 school year, as recommended by the Superintendent. RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

(This document will be approved at the re-organization meeting to ensure it will be adopted annually.)

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 – Do teachers do lesson plans in this district?

How many times per year are tenured and non-tenured teachers evaluated?

Robert Finke – wants bus stop in Pacesetters development.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine Whereas, the Board must consider matters involving possible litigation, 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: 8:10 p.m.

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Sheila Dempski to return to open session.

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

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ADJOURNMENT

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

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

Respectfully submitted:

Juanita Dean

Board Secretary