871 July 11, The following Board Members were present: Ethan Blynn, Claire Keller, Maria Martorana, Al Matos and Christine Carey.

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1 871 July 11, 2007 The Randolph Township Board of Education held a Work Session meeting on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 7:50 P.M. in the Center Grove Elementary School Library, School House Road, Randolph, New Jersey. Board president, Christine Carey, 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: Ethan Blynn, Claire Keller, Maria Martorana, Al Matos and Christine Carey. Board members Barbara Levinson, Gregory Mark, Amy Sachs and Douglas Weisberger were absent. The following administrators were present: Dr. Max Riley, Superintendent, Dr. Thom Kane, Assistant Superintendent, Mrs. Ann Marie McGoldrick, Director of Personnel and Mr. Michael Neves, Board Secretary CLOSED SESSION Amy Sachs made a motion seconded by Ethan Blynn 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 REVIEW OF BOARD MINUTES 1. June Closed session 6/13/07 and 6/ Work Session Business Session PUBLIC DISCUSSION A resident requested a breakfast program be instituted in the elementary schools and also requested that the board look to additional options for improvement of recycling within the schools. 871

2 872 July 11, 2007 A resident spoke on behalf of the district s wrestling program and requested the present staff and program continue to be supported by the board. He stated the program has been very beneficial to his son and other members of the wrestling program. PRESIDENT S REPORT Board President, Ms. Christine Carey, presented the following: Introduced a discussion on board goals for the school year. She mentioned her desire that the board expand the goals to include specific focus on the special education system of the district. Additional input was solicited from the board. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT School, Superintendent, Dr. Max Riley, presented the following: 1. Claire Keller made a motion seconded by Ethan Blynn and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the appointment of a VP at the High School. (Personnel Motion III B 1). 2. Dr. Kane presented an updated report highlighting current enrollment throughout the district and the staffing implications of the report. COMMITTEE REPORTS The following reports were presented by the Committee Chairs: 1. Personnel 2. Finance Summer project list to the entire board. 3. Education 4. Policy 5. Community Outreach LIAISON REPORTS An update was given on the Freedom Day parade. Next year, district art students may decorate the buses to be entered for judging. NEW BUSINESS Maria Martorana made a motion seconded by Al Matos and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the following Educational Motion # 8: 8. MOTION to approve the following staff members for Professional Development opportunities listed below, as requested by State law: 872

3 873 July 11, 2007 Last Name First Name School Date of Workshop Workshop TOTAL Cost Astor Julie RMS 7/20 $ Astor Julie RMS 7/13 $ Astor Julie RMS 8/3 $ Black Nancy RHS 10/18; 10/10; 10/25; 10/26; 12/7; 4/11; 5/9 $ Blakely RoyAnn RMS 10/9; 10/10 $ Bresky Gail FB 7/11 $ Caroccio Kerianne CG 7/12 & 7/13 $ Copeland Dennis IR 7/24-7/25 $ Daraky Erin FB 7/10 & 7/11 $ Delanoy Maureen SH 10/25 Fano Jennifer IR 7/18-7/ Ferree Tess RMS 7/20 $ Ferree Tess RMS 8/3 $ Garone Eileen RMS 7/30-8/1 $ Hawkins Janet RMS 7/30-8/1 $1, Herr Ruth FB 9/28; 10/31; 12/7; 1/11; 2/8; 3/14; 4/11; 5/16; 6/6 $

4 874 July 11, 2007 Herr Ruth FB 10/6 $78.40 Herr Ruth FB 11/2 $ Herr Ruth FB 11/15 & 11/16 $ Holborow Laura RHS 10/18; 10/10; 10/25; 10/26; 12/7; 4/11; 5/9 $ Iannou Julie FB 7/30-8/2 $1, Iosso Debbie CG 7/17-7/20 $ Joice Lindsay RMS 7/23-7/27 $ Lakata Carol CO 7/17 $0.00 Leffler Jack RHS 7/16 & 7/17 $ Leffler Jack RHS 8/6-8/10 $1, Little Jean RHS 9/17-9/18 $0.00 Lockwood Anita IR 7/11 $ Lopez Marybeth FB 7/30-8/1 $1, Macioci Damion RHS 7/5; 8/6; 8/7; 8/8; 8/9 $0.00 Macioci Damion RHS 7/18-7/

5 875 July 11, 2007 Okarma Marybeth SH 11/14-11/16 $ Okarma Mary SH 9/25 $25.00 Pandorf Laurie SH 12/7/ Piombino Alexis SH 7/12 & 7/13 $ Polk Michelle FB/SH 7/12 $41.45 Polk Michelle FB/SH 7/10 $41.45 Polk Michelle FB/SH 11/8-11/9 $ Pugliese Linda SH/IR 8/6; 8/13; 8/20; 8/27 $ Quinn Debbie RMS 10/9 $ Reheis Barbara CS 7/18-7/20 $18.92 Rodriguez Diana RMS 7/31 $40.00 Rodriguez Diana RMS 9/25 $0.00 Rodriguez Diana RMS 7/26 $10.00 Rodriguez Diana RMS 8/16 $0.00 Russo Elaine FB 7/30-8/2 $

6 876 July 11, 2007 Schanzenbach Hannelore RHS 10/18; 10/19; 10/25; 10/26; 12/7; 4/11; 5/9 $ Sergonis Angela RHS 7/1-7/7 $1, Swenty Carol FB 7/18 & 8/23 $0.00 Voorhis Elaine CO 8/16 $0.00 Whooley Ann RHS 10/18; 10/19; 10/25; 10/26; 12/7; 4/11; 5/9 $ Wurst Roberta SH 7/11 $0.00 Maria Martorana made a motion seconded by Claire Keller and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve Educational Motion # 6 for Tregoes Training: 6. MOTION to approve Administrative Staff participation in Tregoes Analytic Training for School Leaders from July 16-18, 2007 at the Administrative Office for an estimated cost of $750 for professional fees, meals, and estimated consultant travel expenses. These costs will be paid through NCLB grant money. Claire Keller made a motion seconded by Ethan Blynn and carried unanimously by roll call vote to approve the Superintendent s recommendations for the following Personnel Motions I VII: I. Fingerprint Resolution A. Approve the adoption of the following resolution: IT IS RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the submission to the County Superintendent of applications for emergency hiring and the applicant s attestation that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A.18A: et seq. for those employees listed below: Corey Zindel II. Teachers/Professional Staff A. Resignations/Retirements 876

7 877 July 11, Accept the resignation of Cathleen Lindstrand, English teacher at the Middle School, effective September 1, Accept the resignation of Susanna Hand as a Spanish teacher at the High School effective June 30, Accept the resignation of Brian O Neill, special education aide at the Middle School, effective June 30, B. Terminations 1. Terminate the employment of Melissa Nelson, elementary teacher at Shongum School due to job abandonment effective June 30, C. Leaves of Absence None D. New Hires 1. Approve the appointment of Theresa Wertheimer as a science teacher at the High School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $57,555 (Level 5, Step 7). 2. Approve the appointment of Emma Mills as a teacher of English at the High School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $49,055 (Level 5, Step 1). 3. Approve the appointment of Heather Smith as an earth science teacher at the High School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $43,710 (Level 4, Step 1). 4. Approve the appointment of Melanie Smith as an education media specialist at Center Grove School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $49,055 (Level 5, Step 1). 5. Approve the appointment of Kerri Pizzi as a special education teacher at Fernbrook School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $49,055 (Level 5, Step 1). 6. Approve the appointment of Joseph Monks as a mathematics teacher at the High School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $49,910 (Level 4, Step 6). 877

8 878 July 11, Approve the appointment of Kristin Erbeck as an elementary technology resource teacher at Fernbrook and Shongum Schools, effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $45,210 (Level 4, Step 3). 8. Approve the appointment of Dino Pagano as teacher of technology at the High School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $50,555 (Level 5, Step 3). 9. Approve the appointment of Ryan Casey as a mathematics teacher at the High School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $43,710 (Level 4, Step 1). 10. Approve the appointment of Elizabeth Cohen as a Pre-School Autistic teacher at the YMCA effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $$43,710 (Level 4, Step 1). 11. Approve the appointment of Andrew Finland as a special education personal aide at Center Grove School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $18,298 (Aide, Step 3). 12. Approve the appointment of Susan Johannessen as a substitute nurse for the school year at the rate of $ per diem ($ per diem after 21 non-consecutive days). E. Rehires 1. Approve the re-appointment of the staff members listed below for the school year: Name Position Annual Salary Dr. Marisa Cuifalo School Physician $30,000 Michael Soccio School Treasurer 10,764 F. Assignment/Salary/Stipend - Changes/Corrections 1. Approve the following step and salary correction for the employee listed below effective September 1, 2006: From: Samantha McCann $49,655 ($100) $51,855 ($100) Step 2 Step 4 Elem Tchr/SH Elem Tchr/SH 878

9 879 July 11, Approve the appointment of Tatiana Henao as a long-term substitute Spanish teacher at the High School effective May 1, 2007 at the rate of $ per diem. G. Level Changes 1. Approve the following level and salary change, effective September 1, 2007 for the employees listed below who have completed previously approved courses and received credit to move on the salary guide: Name From: Laurie Pandorf $45,210 $50,555 Level 4, Step 3 Level 5, Step 3 Ronald Carlson $78,440 ($100) $85,200 ($100) Level 5, Step 12 Level 6, Step 12 Amy Baruch $48,110 $53,455 Level 4, Step 5 Level 5, Step 5 Michael Sorge $43,710 $49,055 Level 4, Step 1 Level 5, Step 1 Lisa Holmes $45,210 $50,555 Level 4, Step 3 Level 5, Step 3 Natalie Ernstes $63,875 ($100) $69,410 ($100) Level 5, Step 9 Level 6, Step 9 Erin Scillia $45,210 $50,555 Level 4, Step 3 Level 5, Step 3 Stephen Cullis $53,455 $59,030 Level 5, Step 5 Level 6, Step 5 Clare Carpluk $46,410 $51,755 Level 4, Step 4 Level 5, Step 4 H. Retirement Date Change 1. Approve the following retirement date change for the employee listed below: From: Bruce Andrews September 30, 2007 August 31, I. Special Services Consultants

10 880 July 11, 2007 None III. Administrators A. Resignations 1. Accept the resignation of Dr. Vincent D Elia, Supervisor of Special Services, effective September 3, B. New Hires 1. Approve the appointment of Michael LoRicco as Vice-Principal at the High School effective September 1, 2007 at the annual salary of $109,000 (pro-rated). C. Changes/Salary Corrections/Re-hires 1. Approve the following salary correction for the school year for the employee listed below effective July 1, 2007: From: Mario Rodas $95,777 $99,730 World Lang. Supvsr. D. Leaves of Absence None E. Extra Duty None IV. Support Staff A. Resignations Accept the resignation of Sean Leonard, custodian at the High School, effective June 19, 2007.

11 881 July 11, Accept the resignation of Linda Catalano, cafeteria recess aide at Center Grove School, effective June 27, B. New Hires 1. Approve the appointment of Fernando Arango as a substitute custodian effective July 12, 2007 at the rate of $12.50 per hour. C. Extra Duty 1. Approve a stipend pay differential for Daniel Damiano who has assumed the duties of Vincent Luciani, head night custodian at the High School, effective May 8, 2007 at a stipend of $2,060 (pro-rated). D. Assignment/Salary Change 1. Approve the following change in assignment and salary for the food services employee listed below effective July 1, 2007: From: Peggy Lowry $33,663 ($100) (10 Mo) $40,376 ($100) (12 Mo) Admin Secy /Step 5 Admin Secy/Step 5 E. Transfers None F. Salary Changes/Corrections 1. Correct the annual salary for the employee listed below, effective July 1, 2007 as follows: From: Olmey Castano $34,550 $34, Approve the following step and salary change for the school bus driver listed below effective September 1, 2007: From: Corinne Pierce $27,950 $30,076 Step 1 Step 2 V. Summer, 2007 Personnel Appointments 881

12 882 July 11, 2007 A. New Appointments 1. Approve the appointment of the following school guidance counselors to work from June 25 up to and including June 30, 2007 for the number of days and at the daily rates listed below: Name No. of Days Daily Rate Thomas Barrett 5 $ Athena Borzeka James Penn Bowditch Robert Cardie Deborah Holz Maryalice Thomas Elisa Verran-Horvot Stephen Ward Oscar Zavala Approve the appointment of the following school guidance counselors to work during the summer of 2007 for the number of days and at the daily rates listed below: Name No. of Days Daily Rate Thomas Barrett 7 $ Athena Borzeka James Penn Bowditch Robert Cardie Deborah Holz Michelle Polk Maryalice Thomas Elisa Verran-Horvot Stephen Ward Oscar Zavala Approve the appointment of the following Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultants to work during the months of July and August to conduct scheduling for special education students within the buildings for the number of days and at the per diem rates listed below: Name No. of Days Per Diem Rate Location Elizabeth Trierweiler 5 $ HS Christine Hebden RMS Mary Humphries CG 882

13 883 July 11, 2007 Alice Steinheimer FB Ellen Mills IR Alexis Piombino SH 4. Approve the appointment of Elizabeth-Weigand Rivera to participate in a child study team eligibility planning meeting for 2 hours on June 29, 2007 at the rate of $44.00 per hour. 5. Approve the appointment of the following staff members to participate in child study team meeting during the months of July and August, 2007 at the rate of $44.00 per hour for a maximum of ten hours: Alison Megaro Susan Favale 6. Approve the following summer, 2007 curriculum appointments for the days listed below at the rate of $ per diem: 3 Days Course Jill Petrucelli Family and Life Skills Karen GaNung Family and Life Skills Joan Czapka Family and Life Skills Laurie Satmaria Family and Life Skills Hannah Kirsch Spanish IIIB HS Susanna Hand Spanish IIIB - HS Danielle Miller Spanish K-2 Curriculum Beata Darbig Spanish K-2 Curriculum Kristen Miller Spanish K-2 Curriculum Susan Miessler Spanish K-2 Curriculum Beverly Cirelli Spanish K-2 Curriculum Susan Favale Spanish K-2 Curriculum Alison Megaro Spanish K-2 Curriculum Janice Sgalia-Friedland Spanish K-2 Curriculum 2 Days Course William Scanlon Health HS Nicholas Albanito Health HS Kelly Lambert Health HS Kelly Hoerner Health HS 7. Approve the appointment of Eileen Birmingham to provide 2 hours per week of instruction, over a 6 week period in July and August to a special education student as indicated in his IEP at the rate of $44.00 per hour. 883 B. Summer Personnel Salary/Days Worked Changes/Rescinds

14 884 July 11, Approve the following change for the number of days for the school nurse conducting sports physicals at the High School on June 22, 26 and 27, 2007: From Catherine Blum 5 days 3 days 2. Approve the following change in days worked for the child study team member listed below, to conduct child study team evaluations, during the summer of 2007: From Meredith Lynar 10 days 11 days 3. Rescind the appointment of Ryan Zavala as a summer custodian for the summer of Approve the appointment of Corey Zindel as a summer custodian at the rate of $9.00 per hour. C. Summer Personnel Salary Correction 1. Approve the following daily rate correction for the employee listed below as a child study team member from June 22 to June 29, 2007: From Michele Pupacic $ $ Approve the following daily rate correction for the employee listed below as a child study team member to conduct evaluations for 10 days during the summer of 2007 From Michele Pupacic $ $ Approve the following hourly rate change for the summer custodial workers listed below: Name From: Brian Heck $9.00 per hour $11.00 per hour Elsie Van Dine 9.00 per hour per hour D. Summer Transportation Staff Appointments 1. Approve the appointment of the following bus drivers to work during the 2007 extended school year and for various community school programs at the rate of $27.58 per hour: 884

15 885 July 11, 2007 Judith Coles Robert White Luis Gomez Michele Kahaly Hector Acevedo Larry Suitt Georgia Pellegrino Sharon Ledakowich Donna Sodano 2. Approve the appointment of Larry Suitt to perform body repair work on school buses and vans for a maximum of 75 hours at a rate of $15.00 per hour during the summer of VI. Extended School Year, Approve the appointment of Catherine Luciani to participate in a child study team evaluation planning meeting on June 25, 2007 for 2 hours at the rate of $44.00 per hour. 2. Approve the appointment of Tanvi Devi as a volunteer to shadow the Extended School Year CST for three weeks. VII. Randolph Community School 1. Approve the following Randolph Community School appointments at the effective dates listed below: Camp Summer Stars Program Counselor at the rate of $15.75 per hour and Activity Counselor at the rate of $15.00 per hour effective June 25, 2007: Jennifer Dwyer Randolph Summer Fun Instructor at the rate of $93.00 per day, effective July 1, 2007: Samantha McCann Change the following hourly rate salary and assignment for the Camp Summer Stars Counselor listed below effective June 25, 2007: From: To Anthony Scognamiglio Senior Counselor Program Counselor $9.75 $15.75 and Activity Counselor $ Change the following hourly rate salaries for the Community School secretaries listed below, effective July 1, 2007: From: Kathleen Casey $16.10 $16.74

16 886 July 11, 2007 Elaine Bellando $15.50 $16.12 PUBLIC DISCUSSION A resident questioned Shongum Enrollment; Indicated future years indicate 6 sections of K, 1 and 2 and also questioned what happens if class size bumps to the top of the scale. A resident questioned board goals how they are established, monitored and implemented. A resident questioned the new travel policy and public reporting. ADJOURNMENT Ethan Blynn made a motion seconded by Claire Keller and carried unanimously by roll call vote to adjourn at 9:22 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Michael S. Neves Board Secretary 886