MINUTES August 13, 2012

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1 MINUTES August 13, 2012 The Hopewell Township Board of Education met in regular session at the Hopewell Crest School, 122 Sewall Road, Bridgeton, NJ (7:15 p.m.). Flag salute. Mr. Freitag opened the meeting by reading the Sunshine Law In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Business Administrator/Board Secretary has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time and place thereof posted on the front door of the Crest School and in the News of Cumberland County. Roll call was taken and the following members were in attendance: Mr. Michael Gaimari, Mr. Todd Bowen, Mr. James Homan, Mrs. Hope Zeck, Mr. Kenneth Freitag, Dr. Terry Van Zoeren, Superintendent, Mrs. Meghan Price, Vice Principal/ Curr. Coordinator, Mrs. Jane Capasso, Solicitor and Mrs. Stephanie A. Kuntz, Business Administrator/Board Secretary. Members absent: Mr. Edward Kennedy, Mrs. Kristi Schoppe, Mrs. Melanie Husted Halter, and Mr. Ronald Campbell, Jr. Mr. Homan made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 18, Mrs. Zeck seconded the motion and it was carried. Five ayes Mr. Homan made a motion to approve the Closed Session minutes of the July 18, Mr. Gaimari seconded the motion and it was carried. Five ayes On motion of Mr. Gaimari, seconded by Mr. Bowen and carried by unanimous roll call vote, the board accepted the following: Treasurer s Report in accordance with 18A:17 36 and 18A:17 9 for the month of June, The Treasurer s report and Secretary s report are in agreement for the month of June, On motion of Mrs. Zeck, seconded by Mr. Gaimari and carried by unanimous vote, the Board accepted the following: Board Secretary s report in accordance with 18A:17 9 for the month of June, The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A: (a)3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. (attachment) Board of Education Certification pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A: (a)4, the Board of Education certifies that after review of the secretary s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of their knowledge no major accounts or funds have been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6A: (a) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. In summary the cash balances were in agreement with the Treasurer of School Monies report. In addition, the Board Secretary in accordance with N.J.A.C.6A: (a)2 certifies that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts or revenue sources. Board President Business Administrator 215

2 CORRESPONDENCE None PUBLIC COMMENTS No public participation. ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT Dr. Van Zoeren discussed budget cuts and funding. He explained the impact on FY 2013 Federal Appropriations and the clarification of discretionary sequester. Mrs. Jane Capasso updated the Board on the Grievance. The grievance regarding substitute coverage was denied by Scott E. Buchheit, Arbitrator. Dr. Van Zoeren reviewed the Administrator s Report. Mrs. Meghan Price reported on QSAC Monitoring, Fall 2011 and the Curriculum and Instruction Corrective Action Plan. She discussed the changes to the NCLB and the ADP Algebra test results. COMMITTEE REPORTS ADMINISTRATIVE/PERSONNEL Mrs. Zeck made a motion, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Administrative/Personnel Committee, to approve items#1 15 but table bullet#2 on #7: 1. Staff Travel Requests as Per Policy 3335: Kenny Blizzard, Legal One NJSCA LAW: Safety Seminar, Stockton Seaview Hotel, 401 South New York Road, Galloway 08205, August 30, 2012,$147.pp, reimbursement for mileage will be requested. 2. Acceptance of the resignation of Mrs. Berger effective August 1, Recission of the employment of Mr. Wayne Mingin as a 6 hour per day instruction assistant for the school year. 4. Employment of Mr. Wayne Mingin as a 152 day per year instructional assistant, 2.5 hours per day $6,273 (16.51/hr) 5. Employment of Mrs. Veronica Vickers as a 152 day per year instructional assistant, 2.5 hours per day $6,273 (16.51/hr) 6. Approval of the following policies upon first reading: Student Cel Phones and Other Electronic Devices Physical Restraint of Pupils Sports Safety Dating Violence 216

3 7. Approval of the following policies upon second reading: Electronic Communication Among Board Members 9322 Public and Executive Sessions 8. Placement of A.S.A.P. employee Mrs. Iris Nadel as a Student Assistance Counselor 1 day per week for the school year. Mrs. Nadel s salary is the responsibility of A.S.A.P. Mrs. Nadel will work under the direction of CST Director Mr. Cifuentes. 9. Pursuant to NJSA 6A: acceptance of the monthly Bullying Report 10. Co curricular positions as indicated below: I Boys Basketball Matt Hitchner, Robert Kobylinski (1 stipend split by 2 coaches) Co Ed Soccer Kelly Jones, Matt Hitchner (1 stipend split by 2 coaches) Co Ed Softball Field Hockey Girls Basketball Drama Club Karen Sloan Lindsay Sharp Kelly Manski Heidi Reed II Bowling Charles Weber Cheerleading Honor Society Jerseymen Student Council Yearbook I Yearbook II Karen Avis Suzanne Youngblood Laurie Seay, Sherrie Rizzo (1 stipend split by 2 advisors) Frank Chinnici, Karen Avis (1 stipend split by 2 advisors) Merry Quick Suzanne Youngblood III. Earth Club Carrie Burlingame, Suzanne Youngblood (1 stipend split by 2 advisors) Safety Patrol Lil Hawks Matt Hitchner Russ Chappius 217

4 Fall Track Club Spring Track Club Art Club Chess Club Lego Club Choral Arts Kelly Manski Kelly Manski Jen Weber Ken Blizzard Debbie Jesperson, Frank Chinnici (1 stipend split by 2 advisors) Heidi Reed 11. Approve the parent paid tuition students for the school year below: a. C.S., H.S., J.T., J.T., A.S. 12. Approve Danielle Contino and Melissa Hitchner to be paid substitute salary for the first 20 consecutive work days, followed by 1/200 th of a first year teacher salary until the completion of the term. 13. Approval of the Gloucester County Special Services School District extended year tuition contract for SID#_ _. Cost per pupil $3, for 20 days July 9, 2012 to August 9, Tuition for Special Education student (EM)to attend Firm Foundations preschool, 4hr. program at a rate of $ 5, Tuition for special education student id # to attend BD program at Upper Deerfield School district at a tuition rate of $ 22,192 per year Mr. Gaimari seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Homan, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Mr. Freitag asked the board members to consider having work session meetings instead of committee meetings. He stated that this may save time. Mr. Gaimari was concerned with the time between the work session and the regular board meeting. He also stated that the committee used to get committee meeting agendas ed prior to the meeting. Dr. Van Zoeren suggested that this item be placed on the September Board meeting agenda to discuss with all board members. 218

5 BUDGET AND FINANCE Mr. Bowen made a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Budget and Finance Committee, motion to approve agenda items #1, 2 & 3: 1. Bills as submitted. 2. Transfers FROM TO REASON Please see separate transfer listing for June 3. Submission of the No Child Left Behind Application for Fiscal Year 2013 and accept the grant award of the following funds: Title I Part A $80,529 Title II Part A $11,939 $92,468 Mr. Gaimari seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Homan, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None. CURRICULUM/CURRICULUM POLICY Mr. Gaimari made a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Curriculum/Curriculum Policy Committee, motion to approve agenda items #1, 2 & 3: 1. Motion to approve the curriculum revision cycle for the Motion to approve the math curriculum 3. Motion to approve the Language Arts corrective action plan required by QSAC. Mr. Homan seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Homan, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None 219

6 CAFETERIA/TRANSPORTATION/ATHLETICS/STUDENT ACTIVITIES Mr. Homan made a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Cafeteria/Transportation/Athletics/Student Activities Committee, motion to approve agenda items: Field Trips for the school year: Kindergarten Garden State Discovery Museum Hopewell Township Municipal Building and Hopewell Place Senior Center Cumberland Regional (Dr Suess day) Washington Twp. High School (theatre performance) Kelly Miller Circus Tent Raising Grade 1 Kelly Miller Circus Tent Raising Grade 2 Academy Of Natural Sciences Kelly Miller Circus Tent Raising Grade 3 Delaware Museum of Natural History Grade 4 Fort Delaware May 23, 2013 Grade 5 Franklin Institute, Phila, PA (May after testing) Grade 6 Camp Speers Grade 7 Cold Springs Village, Cape May NJ. Date Spring 2013 TBD Grade 8 Washington DC, Great Adventure Music School Funded Band/Chorus to perform at the Cumberland Mall or Atlantic City (after school hours) Late December 2012 Marching Band November 25 Bridgeton Christmas Parade (Sunday performance) Instrumental Students to concert in Philadelphia evening Or Bay Atlantic Symphony (Transportation only Booster group pays admission) Side By Side Concert at CRHS (Limit 30 students) May 14, 2013 (9:30 am to 1:30 pm/concert at 7 pm) Community out reach to Hopewell Place, etc. afternoon or evening Student Matinee Musical Performance at CRHS March 15, 2013 (11:00 1:40) Music Performing Arts Booster group funded Drama Club Trip to NYC (Dec. 19) or Philly (Dec. 20),

7 End of Year Trip Music Department/Morey s Pier, Hershey Park or NYC Sat. Local venue (June 4, 5, or 6) Interested Drama Club members I Theatrics Auditions in Gifted &Talented June Cognetics (grade 6), Cape May May, Marsville (grade 5) Georgian Court College April, Mini Model Congress (grade 8), Trenton, NJ Safety Patrol Great Adventure, May 2013 PTA Cherrydale Limo to Green Olive Fall 2012 Jerseyman November 3, 2012 Center City Phila. December 1, New York City March 22, 23, 24, Hudson Valley, PA April 20, Lakota Wolf preserve, NJ. May 11, Jim Thorpe, PA. Jerseyman fundraising activities as follows: Sale of snacks, drinks, etc. at school sporting events and plays. Various times throughout the year Shared profit day with Hope Chest (15% of sales) Nov , 2012 Rocking With the Staff. February 1, 2013 Poinsettia sale. December 12, 2012 Mrs. Zeck seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Homan, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag all except the Great Adventure Trip Nays: Mr. Freitag on the Great Adventure Trip only FACILITIES Mr. James Homan, Chairperson Mr. Homan made a motion upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Facilities Committee, motion to approve the following agenda items #1 & 2: 1. Approval of the withdraw and transfer of Maintenance Reserve funds in the amount of $65,000 to the General Fund budget for the school year for the emergency Water System 221

8 project. (Please see attachment.) 2. Use of the APR by the Girl Scouts every Monday from 6:00 7:30 p.m. during the school year. Mr. Gaimari seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken as follows: Ayes: Mr. Gaimari, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Homan, Mrs. Zeck, Mr. Freitag Nays: None Nays : None BOARD OF EDUCATION TRAVEL REPORTS None OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Freitag asked if there was any progress regarding the Superintendent Search. Mr. Gaimari explained that the committee plans to meet with the School Board Representative and discuss the process and timeline. Mrs. Kuntz gave the committee some dates that School Boards were available to meet. Mr. Gaimari asked Mrs. Kuntz to schedule August 30 th at 6:00 p.m. for the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION None Mr. Gaimari made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 pm. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion and it was carried. Five ayes Respectfully submitted, Stephanie A. Kuntz Business Administrator/Board Secretary 222