I. Call to Order The Board of Education of Moorestown Township Moorestown, New Jersey MINUTES William W. Allen Middle School April 27, 2010 7:30 p.m. Mr. Oldt called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. The Reorganization/Regular Meeting of the Moorestown Township Board of Education is called to order. This meeting is called in conformance with the Open Public Meetings Act with adequate notice provided as follows: 1. Notice filed with the Burlington County Times, Courier Post and Moorestown Sun on April 23, 2010. 2. Notice filed with the Township Clerk and posted in the Municipal Complex and Library on April 23, 2010. II. III. IV. Moment of Silence Pledge of Allegiance Report of Results of Annual Election Exhibit #10-253 Mr. Oldt reported. V. Oath of Office Administered to Members Elect by the Board Secretary Mr. Oldt administered the oath of office to Mrs. Goldenberg, Mr. O Sullivan and Mr. Simeone. VI. Roll Call X Mrs. Linda Alexandroff X Mr. Larry A. Friedman X Mrs. Kathy A. Goldenberg X Mr. Don D. Mishler X Mr. Kevin P. O Sullivan X Mr. Matthew J. Simeone X Mr. William A. Van Fossen, III X Mr. David A. Weinstein X Mrs. Christina R. Zajac X Mr. Arthur F. Risden, Esq., Solicitor X Mr. Robert J. Oldt, Jr., Asst. Superintendent for Business/Board Secretary X Mr. John W. Bach, Superintendent X Ms. Kate Napolitano, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction X Dr. William Murphy, Interim, Director of Special Education X Mrs. Susan M. Powell, Director of Personnel VII. Organization of the Board of Education A. Election of Officers 1. President Mr. Oldt asked for nominations for Board President Mrs. Goldenberg nominated Mr. Mishler.
To close nominations Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mrs. Zajac Vote: Unanimous To enter unanimous ballot for the nominee, Mr. Mishler Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mrs. Zajac Vote: Unanimous Newly elected President, Mr. Mishler, assumed the chair. 2. Vice President Mr. Mishler asked for nominations for Vice President. Mr. Van Fossen nominated Mrs. Zajac. To close nominations Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mrs. Goldenberg Vote: Unanimous To enter unanimous ballot for the nominee, Mrs. Zajac. Moved by: Mrs. Alexandroff Second: Mr. Friedman Vote: Unanimous B. Appointments 1. Treasurer of School Monies It is recommended that Thomas Merchel be appointed Treasurer of School Monies for the 2010-11 school year. Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mr. Weinstein Vote: Unanimous C. Routine Matters for Reorganization 1. Official Newspaper It is recommended that the Burlington County Times, Courier Post and Moorestown Sun be designated official newspapers for the school district until the next reorganization meeting. 2. Annual Meeting Notice It is recommended that the schedule of regular monthly Board meetings and special Executive meetings be adopted as listed in Exhibit #10-254. 3. Depositories It is recommended that TD Bank be designated official bank depository for the following board accounts for the 2010-11 school year: Food Service General Payroll Agency Payroll Salary Student Funds Summer Reserve Unemployment Trust 2
and that the following financial institutions and investment providers be approved as depositories for Board funds for investment purposes for fiscal year 2010-11 and contingent upon notification, where applicable, of eligibility under the Government Unit Deposit Protection Act: Beneficial Bank Bank of America TD Bank Cornerstone Bank PNC. N.A. M.B.I.A. Municipal Investors Service Corp. New Jersey Cash Management Fund NJ/ARM Asset & Rebate Management program Sovereign Bank/Banco Santander Susquehanna Bank Sterling Bank Wells Fargo Bank Parke Bank 4. Ratification of Past Board Action/Bargaining Group Reorganization It is recommended that the Board of Education ratify all past Board of Education actions and recognize all bargaining groups. 5. Re-adoption of District Curriculum, Textbooks and Board Policies It is recommended that the Board of Education readopt all district curriculum, courses of study, handbooks, textbooks and Board of Education policies and regulations. Moved by: Mrs. Alexandroff Second: Mr. Friedman Vote: Unanimous REGULAR BOARD MEETING VIII. Routine Matters A. Minutes Approval of minutes for the following meetings attached as Exhibit #10-255. March 16, 2010 Regular Meeting March 16, 2010 Executive Session March 18, 2010 Special Meeting March 22, 1010 Special Meeting March 22, 2010 Executive Session March 28, 2010 Special Meeting March 28, 2010 Executive Session March 31, 2010 Executive Session Moved by: Mr. Weinstein Second: Mr. Friedman Vote: Unanimous B. Communications C. Superintendent s Report Mr. Bach congratulated newly elected Board Members. 1. Pageant of Success Mr. Seibel presented: High School Delaware Valley Science Fair Amanda Zajac and Kelsey Wheeler Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Maxine Hoover 3
Mrs. Grazioli presented: UES All-South Jersey Intermediate Orchestra Matthew Eng and Kelly Li All-South Jersey Band Jiongnan Liu State Youth Art Month Exhibit Kyle Boyle-Loveland Mr. Bach thanked the community for supporting the budget which passed by over 1,000 votes. He informed the Board and public of a 2010-11 calendar crisis due to a change by the Commissioner of Education in the 2011 school election date. D. Board Committee Reports 1. Policy and Governance Committee no meeting 2. Curriculum Committee no meeting 3. Operations and Facilities Committee next meeting tentatively 5/14/10 4. Budget and Finance Committee will meet twice in May 5. Communications Committee no meeting E. Board Advisory Committee Report 1. Township Recreation Advisory Committee no meeting 2. SpEAC no report 3. MoorArts no report 4. P.A.C.E. Mrs. Zajac reported 5. Home & School Association Mrs. Goldenberg reported F. Garden State Coalition of Schools Mrs. Goldenberg reported G. Welcome Visitors Student introduced themselves IX. Reports to the Board Mr. Oldt presented the following: A. Assistant Superintendent for Business/Board Secretary 1. Financial Reports of the Board Secretary month of February 2010 attached as Exhibit #10-256. 2. Cafeteria Report month of March 2010 attached as Exhibit #10-257. 3. Treasurer s Report month of February attached as Exhibit #10-258. Resolution of Board of Education s Monthly Certification Budgetary Major Account/Fund Status: 4
BE IT RESOLVED: Board Secretary s monthly certification budgetary line item status: Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11 (c)3 and 6:23-2.12, I certify that no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the District Board of Education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8 and 18A:22-8-1. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:23-2.11(c)3 and 6:23-2.12, we certify that after review of the Secretary s monthly financial report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate District officials, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3 and 6:23-2.12 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the District s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mrs. Alexandroff Roll Call: 9 0 4. Approval of Budget Transfers I recommend approval of the budget transfers attached as Exhibit #10-259. Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mr. Weinstein Vote: Unanimous 5. Approval of Bills I recommend approval of the bills, in the amount of $14,655,884.46 attached as Exhibit #10-260. Moved by: Mrs. Alexandroff Second: Mr. Friedman Vote: Aye 8 Abstention 1 (Mr. Weinstein see list) X. Recommendations of the Superintendent A. Policy 1. Policies and Procedures - Second Reading Information Summary Routine Action The Policy Committee has reviewed the file codes recommends that the policy and regulations be entered on second reading. I recommend that the Board enter on second reading Policy 0142.1 Nepotism, attached as Exhibit #10-261. Moved by: Mr. Weinstein Second: Mrs. Zajac Vote: Unanimous 2. Policies and Procedures - Third Reading The Policy Committee has reviewed the file codes and recommends that the policy and regulations be adopted on third reading. 5
I recommend that the Board adopt on third reading Policy 2415.03 Highly Qualified Teachers attached as Exhibit #10-262. Moved by: Mrs. Zajac Second: Mr. Weinstein Roll Call: 9 0 B. Educational Program 1. Special Education Out-of-District Placements 2009-2010 Information Summary: The following Moorestown special education out-of-district student is recommended for placement in the appropriate program and school as mandated in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). I recommend that the Board approve the special education student placement listed on Exhibit #10-263 for the 2009-2010 school year at the location indicated at the approved tuition rate with transportation provided. Moved by: Mrs. Alexandroff Second: Mrs Goldenberg Vote: Unanimous 2. Burlington County Alternative High School Placements for 2009-2010 Information Summary The students listed are recommended for placement in the program at Burlington County Alternative High School. I recommend that the Board approve the students listed on Exhibit #10-264 for the 2009-2010 school year at Burlington County Alternative High School at the prevailing tuition rate not to exceed state maximum rate with transportation provided. Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mrs. Goldenberg Vote: Unanimous 3. Home Instruction Information Summary Home Instruction students during the 2009-2010 school year. I recommend that the Board approve the Home Instruction students listed on Exhibit #10-265 for the 2009-2010 school year. Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mrs. Zajac Vote: Unanimous 6
See Exhibit #10-266. 4. I.D.E.A. Amended Application Information Summary I recommend that the Board approve the amended 2009-10 I.D.E.A. application attached as Exhibit #10-266. Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mr. Weinstein Vote: Unanimous C. Finance and Business 1. Transportation Contract Addendum Information Summary Routine Action See Exhibit #10-267 I recommend that the board approve the addendum to Transportation Contract VR41 increasing the contract by $14.50 per day effective 2/1/10. Moved by: Mrs. Alexandroff Second: Mr. Friedman Vote: Unanimous 2. Donations Information Summary Formal acceptance of donations to the district is required by Board policy. I recommend the Board accept the following donations attached as Exhibit #10-268. a. Lamps for High School Auditorium lighting system from Fred Binter. b. $1,000 donation towards Moorestown High School fall play from Dr. Judith Carpenter. c. $500 donation for the Madrigals from Dr. Judith Carpenter Moved by: Mrs. Alexandroff Second: Mrs. Goldenberg Vote: Unanimous Action on the following items will be deferred until after Executive Session. D. Employee Relations XI. Informational Only A. Enrollment Information April 1, 2010 Exhibit #10-276 7
2008-2009 2009-2010 High School 1,402 1,420 Middle School 717 727 Upper Elementary School 1,026 971 Elementary School 1,228 1,204 Total 4,373 4,322 B. Suspensions Exhibit #10-277 XII. XIII. Public Comments None Executive Session 8:20 p.m. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.10:4-6 ET.SEQ. ( The Open Public Meetings Act ), authorizes Board of Education to meet in executive session under certain circumstances, and WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act requires that the Board adopt a resolution at a public meeting to go into private session, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of Moorestown Township, that it is necessary to meet in executive session to discuss the following: 1. Personnel Agenda Items 2. Negotiations Committee Report BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the discussion of such subject matter in closed session be disclosed to public when the matter has been settled, unless such is prohibited by law. The Board will return to public session after closed session to act on personnel matters. Moved by: Mrs. Goldenberg Second: Mrs. Zajac Vote: Unanimous XIV. Return to Public Session 9:35 p.m. Moved by: Mrs. Goldenberg Second: Mrs. Zajac Vote: Unanimous I recommend approval of the following: 1. Appointments Subject to background checks as required by P.L. 1986 c116, for the 2009-10 school year. Colleen Forrester, as.5 FTE Special Education Teacher at Roberts Elementary School. Ms. Forrester has a BA from Rutgers University. She has been placed on Column BA, Step 1-2 of the Professional Salary Guide at a salary of $23,315.50 ($46,631 *.5) prorated, effective March 22, 2010 through June 30, 2010. 8
2. Change of Assignment Subject to background checks as required by P.L. 1986 c116, for the 2010-11 school year. Jennifer Neidig, from.8 FTE Art Teacher at Roberts Elementary School and.2 FTE at the Middle School to 1 FTE at the Middle School, effective September 1, 2010. 3. Change in Previously Approved Contract Michaela Anthony, Interim Music Teacher at the High School, an extension of contract termination date from April 12, 2010 to June 30, 2010. Mary Reyes, Interim 3 rd Grade Teacher at Baker Elementary School, an extension of contract termination date from April 9, 2010 to June 30, 2010. 4. Tiger Writers Appointments Exhibit #10-269 5. Continuation of Employment Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:27-10, I recommend the non-tenured staff, as listed in Exhibit #10-270, be offered employment at the position noted for the 2010-2011 academic year. 6. Elimination or Modification to Positions due to Reduction in Force Exhibit #10-271 7. Retirements 9
Robert J. Oldt, Jr., Assistant Superintendant for Business/Board Secretary at the Administration Building, with regret, after 25 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Marilyn Frynkewicz, 2nd Grade Teacher at Baker Elementary School, with regret, after 37 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Dianne Wilkens, 1 st Grade Teacher at Roberts Elementary School, with regret, after 25 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Sheryl Moon, 2nd Grade Teacher at South Valley Elementary School, with regret, after 34 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Linda Scheflen, 2 nd Grade Teacher at South Valley Elementary School, with regret, after 23 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Carol Dorsey-Washington, Special Education Teacher at the Middle School, with regret, after 30 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Mary Lou Marcucci, Special Education Teacher at the Middle School, with regret, after 31 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Arlene Burke, Guidance Counselor at the High School, with regret, after 22 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Judythe Lehrer, Guidance Counselor at the High School, with regret, after 27 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Charlotte Cucinotta, Paraprofessional at Roberts Elementary School, with regret, after 42 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Lynn VanSciver, Paraprofessional at the Upper Elementary School, with regret, after 22 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Evelyn Gotthelf, Secretary at the Middle School, with regret, after 31 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Vicki Tyson, Secretary at the Administration Building, with regret, after 29 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. William Willitt, Bus Driver for the Transportation Department, with regret, after 25 years of service to the District, February 28, 2010. 8. Resignations 10
Tracy Corvino, Special Education Teacher at the Middle School, after 2 years of service to the District, July 1, 2010. Tania Sime, Paraprofessional at the Upper Elementary School, after 5 months of service to the District, April 1, 2010. 9. Leaves of Absence Stephanie Short, 1st Grade Teacher at South Valley Elementary School, paid Sick Days effective September 1, 2010 through September 14, 2010; followed by unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence effective September 15, 2010 through December 13, 2010; followed by unpaid Child Rearing Leave of Absence effective December 23, 2010. Jennifer Lutes, 6 th Grade Teacher at the Upper Elementary School, unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence effective May 3, 2010 through May 19, 2010; followed by paid Personal Days May 20 and May 21, 2010; followed by paid Sick Days effective May 24, 2010 through June 21, 2010; followed by unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence effective September 1, 2010 through October 15, 2010. Keri Snedden, Special Education Teacher at the Middle School, a.5 unpaid Leave of Absence on April 14, 2010. Karen Finelli, Paraprofessional at Baker Elementary School, an unpaid Leave of Absence on April 26, 2010. Diane Mason, Paraprofessional at Baker Elementary School, an unpaid Leave of Absence on March 19, 2010. Anuradha Ward, Paraprofessional at the Upper Elementary School, a paid Sick Leave of Absence effective March 31, 2010 through April 26, 2010; followed by paid Personal Days effective April 27, 2010 through April 28, 2010; followed by an unpaid Medical Leave of Absence effective April 29, 2010 through May 28, 2010. Christine Black, Paraprofessional at the Middle School, unpaid Leave of Absence days on March 10, 2010-half day; March 12, 2010-half day; March 19, March 22, March 23, April 1 and April 12, 2010. 11
James Clear, Custodian for Building and Grounds, an unpaid Leave of Absence effective April 28, 2010 through April 30, 2010. Winnie Thress, Bus Driver for the Transportation Department, a.5 unpaid Leave of Absence on April 12, 2010. Paulette Woodward, Bus Driver for the Transportation Department, a.5 unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence on April 14, 2010; followed by unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence effective April 15, 2010 through 60 work days. 10. Revision to Previously Approved Leaves of Absence Cicely Fegley, 3 rd Grade Teacher at Baker Elementary School, unpaid Medical Leave of Absence effective April 12, 2010 through June 30, 2010. Jen Stevens, Special Education Teacher at the Upper Elementary School, intermittent unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence effective March 15, 2010 through June 30, 2010, not to exceed 56.5 days. Melanie Bruno, Social Studies Teacher at the Middle School, a paid Personal Day on March 25, 2010; followed by paid Sick Days effective March 26, 2010 through April 21, 2010; followed by unpaid Family Medical Leave of Absence effective April 22, 2010 through May 10, 2010. 11. Suspension Exhibit #10-272 12. Extra-curricular Exhibit #10-273 13. Student Teacher / Intern Acceptance Exhibit #10-274 14. Substitutes Exhibit #10-275 Moved by: Mr. Friedman Second: Mrs. Alexandroff Roll Call: 9 0 XV. Motion to Return to Executive 9:38 p.m. Moved by: Mrs. Alexandroff Second: Mr. Friedman Vote: Unanimous XVI. Return to Public 10:45 p.m. 12
XVII. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Moved by: Mrs. Alexandroff Second: Mr. Friedman Vote: Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Oldt, Jr. Board Secretary 13