WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION                 

 

 

Minutes of December 10, 2007

 

The Washington Township Board of Education met on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 7:35 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 Sheila Dempski, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the minutes of November 12, 2007, as presented.  MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the executive session minutes of November 12, 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.)

 

            Mr. Finke – Re:  Bus stop at Pacesetters

 

            Mr. Finke spoke about the hazards of the bus stop at Pacesetters and Asbury/Anderson     Road (Hgy 632) and requested bus stop be moved into the development.

           

            Don Cook – agrees with Mr. Finke – re:  unsafe bus stop.

 

            Mr. Smith asked about Motion #19 – Who is Ron Petrucelli and why are we hiring him – how           many applicants were interviewed?

 

 

SECRETARY'S REPORT

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine to approve the Student Activity, Petty Cash, and Cafeteria Account Reports for the month ending November 30, 2007, as presented.  MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried

                       

Motion by Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to approve the Secretary’s Report for November 30, 2007 showing a cash balance of $1,632,433.11. MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried

 

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to approve the Treasurer's Report for November 30, 2007, showing a cash balance of $ 1,632,433.11, and note that the report is in agreement with the Secretary's Report for November 30, 2007.  MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried

 

 

Minutes of December 10, 2007

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski 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 Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the Bills List for December 2007.  MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried

 

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 

 

            a.         Enrollment Report  

 

b.         Paraprofessionals

 

c.                   Calendar

 

d.         Washington Township News & Notes

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine 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:  June Iverson, Theresa Saksa

                                   

                        Teacher Aide:    Karen Mulholland

 

                        Nurse:  Sheryl Crampton

 

Motion by Sally Christine, seconded by Bruce Hazeltine 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 Bruce Hazeltine, seconded by Casimir Wyglendowski to increase Colleen Morea from $12.31 per hour to $14.31 per hour, retro to November 12, 2007, 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 employ Courtney Read as Cafeteria worker retro to November 15, 2007, not to exceed 20 hours  per week.  Salary to be $10.00 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 accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of Juanita Dean, School Business Administrator, effective August 31, 2008, 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 Instructional Council Curriculum work from 3:30 – 5:15 pm for members of the Instructional Council at a rate of $25.00 per hour (negotiated rate), as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

 

 

 

Minutes of December 10, 2007

 

Motion by Anita Smith, seconded by Sally Christine to approve the submission of the 2008-2009

Professional Development Plan to the Warren County Professional Development Committee, 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 accept the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) funds for the 2007-08 school year as follows and submit grant application, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV:

 

            Title I                $ 14,008.00                                           Title IV              $ 1,513.00

            Title IIA             $ 16,108.00                                           Title V               $    769.00

            Title IID             $        82.00

 

Motion by Casimir Wyglendowski, seconded by Heidi Noctor to contract with Ronald A. Petrucelli, MA, BCBA, Senior Behavior Analyst, Director of Outreach Consulting Services, Allegro School, at a rate of $125.00 per hour plus $15.00 travel round trip.  To observe and consult regarding Special Education programs.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to approve additional time for 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

               Homework Club-BC                            Susi Motzenbecker or Gina Renner, 2nd Advisor

                     (3 days per week)            

               Wilson Readers  Club/Book Club-BC    Pam Casserly

                    (additional session 1 time per week)

 

Motion by Sheila Dempski, seconded by Anita Smith to approve the carry-over for the 2005-06 IDEA Grant in the amount of $3,058.00, 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 amend the FY8 IDEA Grant transferring $29,561.00 from tuition to professional ed. services, as recommended by the Superintendent.  RCV: Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORTS

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

            1.  Colden Castle News – December 2007

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Finance & Policy Committee:  Sheila gave report on process of updating policies by  Strauss Esmay

 

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 December 10, 2007

 

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

 

Education Committee:  Anita gave report on new writing program.

 

Personnel Committee:  No report

 

Facilities & Transportation Committee:

 

Motion by Heidi Noctor, seconded by Sheila Dempski to renew the Interlocal Service Agreement Between the Township of Washington and the Washington Township Board of Education for the Township to provide lawn mowing service to the Board of Education from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.  RCV:  Christine, Dempski, Hazeltine, Noctor, Smith, Wyglendowski, Graf – All voting yes – Motion carried

 

Heidi Noctor informed the Board that after much consideration and review the Transportation Committee was recommending the Pacesetters bus stop remain at the entrance to the development.

 

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.)

 

            Mr. Finke wanted the Board to vote on keeping the stop the same.

 

            Liz Nevaris – bus stop is unsafe.

 

            Doug Smith – agrees with Mr. Finke

                     

            Doug Smith – asked how long lunch periods are and do the children have to be quiet for 10 minutes?

 

            Liz Nevaris – commended Judy Risoli as Director of Child Care program.

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

            MV:  Unanimous – Motion carried                       Time: 8:55 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted:

 

 

 

                                                                                    Juanita Dean

                                                                                    Board Secretary