Special Meeting of the Board of Education -M I N U T E S- Sunshine Statement In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A.10: 4 6 et seq., adequate notification of this meeting has been provided by advertising in the Morristown Daily Record, and the Madison-Florham Park Eagle. In addition, notices were posted at the Municipal Clerk s Office, Public Library, and the Board Administration Office at 67-71 Ridgedale Ave at least 48- hours prior to the meeting. 1. Call to Order 2. Flag Salute 3. Roll Call BOARD MEMBER PRESENT ABSENT Dr. Carollo (John) Mr. DeCoursey (Kevin) Mr. Eveland (Scott) Mr. Gaffney (John) Mrs. Michalowski (Linda) Mr. Montuore (Patrick) Mr. MacFarlane (John)
I. EECUTIVE SESSION Mr. DeCoursey motioned to convene the Executive Session. Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Michalowski and carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Mr. Montuore to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting at 6:50pm. Said motion was seconded by Mr. Eveland and passed by unanimous vote. II. SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Dr. Ferrone reviewed the Brookalake Code of Conduct to be approved this evening. III. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Johnstone pointed out that there was a conflict with a facility use scheduled to be approved this evening. Mr. Johstone stated the Hanover Wrestling group had approved access to the Ridgedale gym on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Mr. DeCoursey asked that the Florham Park recreation request and Holy Family CYO request that conflict be tabled and adjusted. Mr. DeCoursey stated in the event there is difficulty in scheduling the wrestling group could be contacted to work out an accommodation. Mr. Zien stated he is pleased with the state of the playgrounds but voiced concern over the appearance of remaining grounds area. Mr. Eveland stated he is unhappy that certain areas are still not completed and additional playground wood fiber carpet needs to be installed. Dr. Carollo indicated work needs to be done on the Ridgedale baseball field. Mrs. Michalowski stated the district is short staffed in the summer. Mr. Montuore stated the district has grown significantly and staffing will be addressed. Mr. Zien suggested the hiring of an independent contractor to address the grounds. Mrs. Haynes stated that the proper utilization of equipment and manpower is essential. Areas need to be addressed weekly or they can get out of control, but you need dedicated assignments. IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Policy Mr. Gaffney stated the committee has not met. B. Personnel Dr. Carollo stated the committee has not met. C. Curriculum Mr. DeCoursey stated the committee is scheduled to meet on September 8, 2005. D. Finance / Facilities- Mr. Gaffney reported that the committee has not met since the August 15, 2005 board meeting.. E. Transportation Mr. Montuore stated the committee met before tonight s meeting to discuss the final routes for 2005/06. The committee also discussed the bus code of conduct and a safety activity book to be issued to all children in grade K-2 who ride the bus.. 2
V. RESOLUTIONS: A. POLICY RESOLUTION #A1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florham Park Board of Education approves the attached Brooklake School Code of Conduct for the 2005-2006 school year. Motion; Dr. Carollo Second; Mr. Montuore Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no RESOLUTION #A2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florham Park Board of Education approves the 2005-2006 Uniform Memorandum Agreement Between Educators and Law Enforcement Officials. Motion; Dr. Carollo Second; Mr. Montuore Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no RESOLUTION #A3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florham Park Board of Education approves the minutes, as submitted, from the following meetings: August 15, 2005 August 15, 2005 Regular Board Meeting Executive Session Motion; Dr. Carollo Second; Mr. Montuore Roll Call; 5 yes, 0 no, 2 Abstain (SE,JG) B. PERSONNEL RESOLUTION #B1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florham Park Board of Education take the following personnel action: 3
Accept the resignation of Sara Wessling, with regret, as staff assistant for the 2005-2006 school year. Approve the change on the salary guide, 2005-2006 school year for Hilde Dyer from MA Step 18 to MA + 30 Step18 at an annual salary of $76,500. Rescind the motion of August 15, 2005 to employ Terri Johnson as staff assistant for the 2005-2006 school year. Approve the following personnel for the 2005-2006 school year: Karen M. Conway Staff Assistant 3.9 hrs / day @ Step 2 ($11.38 / hr) Kimberly Haynes Staff Assistant 3.9 hrs / day @ Step 1 ($10.98/hr) Shewa Bayat School Psychologist MA + 30 Step 4 ($47,665) Approve Mrs. Maria Stavropoulos as a substitute teacher for the 2005-2006 school year, pending criminal history background check. Rescind the motion to employ Karen Toscano as the.6 Teacher of the Handicapped and the 2.6 hour staff assistant for the 2005-2006 school year. Approve Lillian Rockwood, as the.6 FTE Teacher of the Handicapped and 2.6 hr / day staff assistant for the 2005-2006 school year, pending criminal history background check, at a salary / rate as follows: Teacher of the Handicapped(.6FTE) MA Step 8-$48,965 (prorated $29,379) Staff Assistant Step 4 - $11.85 / hr Motion; Mr. Montuore Second; Mr. Gaffney Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no RESOLUTION #B2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florham Park Board of Education take the following personnel action: Accept the resignation of Allyson Josloff, Grade 2 teacher, effective immediately for the 2005-2006 school year. Rescind the motion to appoint Meredith Sheftall, LEP K-8 (.7 FTE Long Term Substitute) for the 2005-2006 school year. 4
Appoint Meredith Sheftall to the Full Time Grade 2 position, Briarwood School, for the 2005-2006 school year at BA Step 7 for an annual salary of $43,065. Appoint Theresa Barisciano as the Language Experience Program / BSI teacher, K-8, for the 2005-2006 school year (.7FTE) BA Step 1 $39,465 (prorated $27,626) Approve Steffi Denmark, as long-term substitute, School Social Worker, from September 6, 2005 to October 14, 2005 (2 to 3 days per week) MA Step 1 $ 44,365, prorated. Accept the resignation of Doreen Cevasco, School Psychologist for the 2005-2006 school year. Approve Jessica Mango as a student teacher, Briarwood School, from September 12 to December 9, 2005, as assigned to Grade 1 Mrs. Holota, in partial fulfillment of the Seton Hall University undergraduate program. Motion; Mr. Montuore Second; Mr. Gaffney Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no RESOLUTION #B3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florham Park Board of Education approve the submission to the Morris County Superintendent of Schools the following applications for emergency hiring and 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, et seq., or N.J.S.A. 18a:6-4.13 et seq., as applicable: Theresa Barisciano Shewa Bayat Karen M. Conway Kimberly Haynes Terri Johnson Lillian Rockwood Maria Stavropoulos Motion; Mr. Montuore Second; Mr. Gaffney Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no C. CURRICULUM RESOLUTION #C1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approve the purchase of the Grade 4 textbook, New Jersey Adventure at a cost of $5,223.75. Motion; Mr. DeCoursey Second; Dr. Carollo Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no 5
D. FINANCE AND BUDGET RESOLUTION #D1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education approves the annual maintenance agreement inclusive of software upgrades and support to Building Control Technologies in the amount of $5,400.00. Motion; Mr. Gaffney Second; Mr. DeCourey Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no RESOLUTION #D2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florham Park Board of Education approves a lease agreement with JP Morgan Leasing Inc. in the amount of $50,004 with an APR of 3.73% for the purchase of the following: 24 Passenger school bus $ 50,004.00 Motion; Mr. Gaffney Second; Mr. DeCourey Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no E. FACILITIES RESOLUTION #E1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florham Park Board of Education approve the following facility requests: Adult School Brooklake Gym 9/05 1/06 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Briarwood AP 10/03/05 11/30/05 (Mon, Wed) Boy Scout Troop 18 Briarwood AP 9/13/05 6/20/06 (Tues) Cub Scout Pack 2 Briarwood AP 9/22/05, 1/14/06 Briarwood Media Center 9/16/05 6/9/06 (Fri) Briarwood AP 10/7/05 6/02/06 (Fri) Brooklake Gym 10/7/05 6/2/06 (Fri) RMS Auditorium 2/10/06 6
Florham Park Girl Scouts Briarwood Media Center 9/14/05 Briarwood Art Rm 10/05 6/06 (Thurs Troop 680) Briarwood Art Rm 10/05 6/06 (Fri Troop # ) Briarwood TL 10/05 6/06 (Fri Troop 1015) Brooklake TL 9/05 6/06 (Fri Troop 1898) Florham Park Police Dept Ridgedale Gym 10/28/05, 10/30/05 Ridgedale Auditorium 9/15/05 Florham Park PTA Brooklake School 10/05 5/06 Briarwood School After school activites (various rooms) Brooklake Media Center 9/18/05 Florham Park Recreation RMS Gym 1/9/06 3/15/06 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs) TABLED Briarwood AP 10/4/05 12/15/05 (Tues, Thurs) Brooklake Gym 1/7/06 3/18/06 (Sat) Florham Park Soccer RMS Soccer Field 8/15/05 11/13/06 (Sun) Holy Family CYO Basketball Brooklake Gym 10/4/05 3/9/06 (Tues, Thurs) RMS Gym 10/1/05 3/11/06 (Sat) TABLED Morris Co Chapter, SPEBSQJA RMS Auditorium 11/5/05 Motion; Mr. Eveland Second; Mr. Mrs. Michalowski Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no 7
F. TRANSPORTATION RESOLUTION #E1 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Florham Park Board of Education approves the 2005-2006 District Routes as attached. Motion; Mr. Montuore Second; Mr. Mrs. Michalowski Roll Call; 7 yes, 0 no. VI. DISCUSSION (Old/New Business) Mr. MacFarlane stated that resumes for the position of Superintendent are starting to arrive. The deadline for submission is September 7, 2005. The board is reviewing the resumes at this time. VII. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Mr. Montuore and seconded by Mr. DeCoursey to adjourn the meeting of the Florham Park Board of Education at 8:15pm. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted, John Csatlos Board Secretary / Business Administrator 8