The following Board members were present: Christine Carey, Claire Keller, Barbara Levinson, Amy Sachs, Douglas Weisberger and Gregory Mark.

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1 The Randolph Township Board of Education held a Work Session meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 7:15 P.M. in the Randolph High School Library, Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey. Board President, Gregory Mark, read the following statement: The New Jersey Open Public Meetings 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 Randolph Township Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted in the Morristown Daily Record. It is also posted in all district schools as well as the Randolph Township Municipal Building. The following Board members were present: Christine Carey, Claire Keller, Barbara Levinson, Amy Sachs, Douglas Weisberger and Gregory Mark. Board member Ethan Blynn was absent. Board member Maria Martorana was absent. Board member Al Matos arrived at 7:40 P.M. The following administrators were present: Dr. Max Riley, Superintendent, Dr. Thom Kane, Assistant Superintendent, Dr. David Leigh, and Assistant to the Superintendent, Mrs. Ann Marie McGoldrick, Personnel Administrator and Mr. Michael Neves, Board Secretary. CLOSED SESSION Christine Carey made a motion seconded by Amy Sachs and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 and 10:4-13 that the Board of Education of the Township of Randolph will hold a Closed Session regarding Personnel, Litigation and Negotiations. It is not yet possible to determine when the matters discussed in Closed Session will be made public. The Board reconvened at 8:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT School Superintendent, Dr. Max Riley presented the following: Randolph High School Principal, Carol Strowbridge acknowledged and awarded Mr. LoRicco a certificate for his contributions to the district through

2 his association with the Randolph Rotary Club Student Recognition Randolph High School Principal, Carol Strowbridge presented the following groups for acknowledgement of their efforts in the NJ community. 1. Irish Club 2. Service Learning Trip to the Dominican Republic 3. SCA Students for environmental awareness 4. Earth Day at Ironia 3 rd Grade 5. Interact Community Service Club organized through Rotary REVIEW OF BOARD MINUTES April / May Closed Sessions, , , , , April / May Work Session , April / May Business Session , April - Reorganization Meeting PUBLIC DISCUSSION A resident asserted that her daughter was assaulted and threatened earlier in the week in the high school. She requested the board address bullying and harassment in the high school. COMMITTEE REPORTS The following committee s presented reports: 1. Finance, Facilities & Transportation 2. Education 3. Community Outreach 4. Policy 5. Personnel LIAISON REPORTS Barbara Levinson attended a recent School Board s dinner meeting and updated the board. The Annual Teacher Recognition event was attended by several board members. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian dinner and award recognition events were attended by Gregory Mark.

3 STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORT Student Representative, Matt Wilson, presented the following: Stated that Jordon Vidor will be the next Student Council representative. He stated his appreciation for being a part of and interacting with the Board of Education. NEW BUSINESS

4 Claire Keller made a motion seconded by Al Matos and carried unanimously by roll call vote to appoint Dr. James Sheerin as Interim Superintendent per the attached contract pending approval by the county superintendent. V. Administrators A. New Hire Adopt the following resolution: ADDENDUM I RESOLVED that Dr. James M. Sheerin be appointed to serve as Interim Superintendent of Schools at a per diem salary of $ commencing on July 1, 2008 for a period not to exceed one year; and subject to the review and approval of the County Office BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Employment Agreement between Dr. James M. Sheerin.and the Board for his services as Interim Superintendent which is attached hereto and made a part thereof, be and herewith is approved.

5 Claire Keller made a motion seconded by Amy Sachs and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the superintendent s recommendation for the following personnel motions I -IV: I. Teachers/Professional Staff A. Retirements/Resignations 1. Accept the resignation of David Poppy as head softball coach at the High School for the school year. 2. Accept the resignation of Laura Holborow, science teacher at the High School, effective July 1, Accept the resignation of Susan Wardell, social studies teacher at the Middle School, effective July 1, Accept the resignation of Lisa Malin, music teacher at Center Grove, effective July 1, B. New Hires 1. Approve the appointment of Alexandra Tyska as a mathematics teacher at the Middle School, effective September 1, 2008 at the annual salary of $47,200 (Level 4, Step 1). 2. Approve the appointment of Maura Boucher as an art teacher at Shongum and Ironia Schools effective September 1, 2008 at the annual salary of $69,896 (Level 5, Step 10). 3. Approve the appointment of Jonathan Flint as a mathematics teacher at the High School effective September 1, 2008 at the annual salary of $77,165 (Level 5, Step 12). 4. Approve the appointment of Pauline Dobbins as a teacher of social studies at the Middle School effective September 1, 2008 at the annual salary of $50,785 (Level 4, Step 5). 5. Approve the appointment of Ellie Fried as a guidance counselor at the Middle School effective September 1, 2008 at the annual salary of $72,493 (Level 6, Step 9). 6. Approve the appointment of Steven Hagemann as a mathematics teacher at the Middle School, effective September 1, 2008 at the annual salary of $47,835 (Level 4, Step 3). C. Appointments 1. Approve the appointment of Angeliki Sergonis as a teacher of art at the High School effective September 1, 2008 at the annual salary of $47,200 (Level 4, Step 1). 2. Approve the re-appointment of Diana Gil as a long-term substitute physical education/health teacher at the High School effective September 1, 2008 at the rate of $ per diem. 3. Approve the re-appointment of Marcia Heinel Istval as a long-term substitute physical education/health teacher at Shongum School effective September 1, 2008 at the rate of $ per diem.

6 4. Approve the re-appointment of Thomas Stepnowski as a long-term substitute mathematics teacher at the Middle School effective September 1, 2008 at the rate of $ per diem. 5. Approve the re-appointment of Jessica Eresman as a long-term substitute teacher of Spanish at the Middle School effective September 1, 2008 at the rate of $ per diem. D. Extra Duty 1. Approve the appointment of Elizabeth Cohen as a consultant for 2 special education students for the school year at the rate of $44.00 per hour. 2. Approve the appointment of Evan Scala to hold 12 one hour NJ ASK Preparation Classes for special education students after regular school hours, during February, March and April, 2008 at the rate of $44.00 per hour to be paid using IDEA funds. 3. Approve the appointment of Jonathan Roman, designated substitute Randolph Middle School, to shadow a student the evening of June 6, 2008 at the rate of $ E. Assignment Change/Salary Change 1. Approve the following assignment change for the employee listed below effective September 1, 2008: From To Everlydis Falcon-Duran Special Ed. Tchr. Transition Coordinator High School High School F. Transfers 1. Approve the following transfers for the employees listed below effective September 1, Meghan Henning Middle School Mathematics Tchr High School Mathematics Tchr Diane Nack High School Center Grove Special Education Tchr Special Education Tchr G. Leave of Absence 1. Approve an unpaid child rearing leave of absence for the employee identified on Schedule A effective May 8, 2008 up to and including January 31, Approve an unpaid child rearing leave of absence for the employee identified on Schedule B effective May 26, 2008 for the remainder of the school year and for the school year. 3. Approve an unpaid child rearing leave of absence for the employee identified on Schedule C effective January 9, 2008 up to and including March 29, 2009.

7 4. Approve a continued child-rearing leave of absence for the employee listed on Schedule D for the school year. 5. Approve a continued child-rearing leave of absence for the employee listed on Schedule E for the school year. 6. Approve an unpaid family leave of absence for the employee listed on Schedule F for the following days: May 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, Approve a change in dates for an unpaid Federal and State Family Leave of Absence for the employee identified on Schedule G: June 14, 2008 May 20, 2008 H. Special Services Consultants 1. Approve the appointment of Dawn O Dell to provide occupational therapy to an out-ofdistrict student at Montgomery Academy during the school year at the rate of $ per hour. II. Administrators A. New Hires 1. Approve the appointment of Sean M. Dolan, Vice Principal Center Grove School, effective July 15, 2008 at the annual salary of $110, Approve the re-appointment of Dr. Marisa Cuifalo as School Physician at the annual salary of $30,000 for the school year. 3. Approve the re-appointment of Michael Soccio as School Treasurer for the school year at the annual salary of $11,141. B. Transfer/Change in Assignment and Salary 1. Approve the following transfer and change in assignment and salary for the employee listed below effective July 1, 2008: Mario Rodas High School Middle School Foreign Language. Supv. Vice-Principal $103,669 $115, Approve the following salary correction for the employee listed below effective July 1, 2008: III. Support Staff Laura Hernandez $110,535 $115,733 Vice-Principal Vice-Principal RMS RMS

8 A. New Hires 1. Approve the appointment of Debra Smith as a bus driver with Randolph School Transportation Dept. effective September 1, 2008 at the annual salary of $27,950 (Step 1). B. Resignations/Retirements 1. Accept the resignation of David Applegate, custodian Randolph High School, for the purpose of retirement, effective April 1, C. Transfer/Assignment and Salary Change 1. Approve the following transfer and change in assignment and salary for the employee listed below effective September 1, 2008: Patricia Belcastro Cafeteria Manager Cafeteria Manager RMS Annex Ironia $20,406 $21,377 D. Transfers 1. Approve the following transfer and change in assignment for the employee listed below effective July 1, 2008: Judith Dailey Supervisory Secy. Admin. Secy. High School Center Grove $49,210 $49,210 IV. Extended School Year, Approve the appointment of the following staff to work during the 2008 Summer Extended School Year Program, effective July 7, 2008 through August 29, 2008 at the hourly rates listed below: Teachers Hourly Rate Mariajose Bowden $33.70 Catherine Cardaci Kerianne Carroccio Teachers Hourly Rate Claire Lambariello $34.57 Diane Nack Diane Rich Jeannine Sheppard Paraprofessional Assistants Hourly Rate Laura Bartol $13.22

9 Jayne Beyer Marian Bielik Antoinette Corbett Angela Cordova Nancy Darsie Michelle De Mayo Jennifer Earl Carol Exter Leonard Jacobs Anjali Kallianpur Angela Magnusson Phyllis Rieger Substitutes Alissa Hicok $33.04 Joan Jones Kathy Panetta Nurses Coverage Dates Maureen Delanoy $ weeks 7/21/08-8/1/08 Maura Del Re weeks 7/7/08-7/18/08 Carol Vorhies weeks 8/4/08-8/15/08 2. Approve the appointment of Yana Kofman, Physical Therapist, for the summer extended school year program from July 7, 2008 through August 15, 2008 at the rate of $85.00 per hour. 3. Approve the appointment of Leah Steen to work during our Summer Extended School Year as a teacher providing Supplemental Wilson Reading instruction and fluency and comprehension strategies commencing July 7, 2008 at the rate of $50.00 per hour. 4. Approve the appointment of Eileen Birmingham to provide 2 hours per week of instruction over a 6 week period in July, 2008 and August, 2008 to student BD as indicated in his IEP at the rate of $44.00 per hour. 5. Approve the appointment of the following specialists to work during the Summer Extended School Year program commencing July 7, Speech/Language Specialists Rate Dona Hoehn $50.00 Kelly Kenyon Elizabeth Weigand-Rivera 59.03

10 PUBLIC DISCUSSION A resident made the following requests and comments: 1. Requested information on the new interim superintendent. 2. Commented on Randolph BOE regulation R Requested the board review the policy for its appropriateness as it relates to exclusion of student teachers for certain grade levels. 4. Commented on the field trip policy. She is concerned that if parents transport the students, busing will be underutilized along with liability issues for student transport. A resident appreciated that the board will be going forward with track renovations. She commented that project graduation is looking for chaperones if anyone is interested. Al Matos made a motion seconded by Amy Sachs and carried unanimously by roll call vote to suspend standing rules to extend the board meeting past 11:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION At 9:50 P.M. Christine Carey made a motion seconded by Amy Sachs and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 and 10:4-13 that the Board of Education of the Township of Randolph will hold a Closed Session regarding Personnel, Litigation and Negotiations. It is not yet possible to determine when the matters discussed in Closed Session will be made public. The Board reconvened at 11:35 P.M.

11 Claire Keller made a motion seconded by Al Matos and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the following Personnel motion Addendum II: ADDENDUM II VI. Administrators A. New Hires 1. Approve the appointment of Joseph Miceli, Ed.D as Principal at the Middle School effective July 1, 2008 at the annual salary of $140,000.

12 ADJOURNMENT Christine Carey made a motion seconded by Al Matos and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn at 11:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Michael S. Neves Board Secretary