A regular meeting of the Manville Board of Education was held on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 in Alexander Batcho Intermediate School Media Center. President Louis Petzinger, Jr. presided and called the meeting to order at 7:30pm. According to provisions of C231, P.L. of 1975, proper notice of this regular meeting was made by notice on April 25, 2006 by mail to the Borough Clerk, official newspapers and was posted in the Board of Education office. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the regular monthly business of the Board as outlined on the printed agenda, a copy of which is on file in the Board office. Formal Action will be taken. The following members answered the call of the roll: Herman Brunn Gary Cortelyou Lisa Galasso George Jakelsky Ken Lessing Janice Mathewson Ned Panfile Louis Petzinger, Jr. Andrew Zangara Also present: Dr. Donald Burkhardt, Superintendent of Schools Richard D. Reilly, Business Administrator/Board Secretary Ms. Audrey Press, Director of Special Services Mrs. Mary McLoughlin, MHS Principal Dr. James Brunn, ABIS Principal Mr. Donald Frank, Weston Elementary School Mr. John Grebeck, MHS Assistant Principal It was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Zangara and carried unanimously by voice vote to approve the following minutes of the previous meeting: SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT August 29, 2006 The administrative staff introduced their new staff members. Branden Agans was introduced as the student representative to the Board of Education. At 7:45pm it was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Cortelyou and carried unanimously by voice vote to open the meeting to the public. There were no questions and/or comments from the public at this time pertaining to agenda items. -1-
At 7:45pm it was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously by voice vote to close the meeting to the public. POLICY COMMITTEE (Chairperson Mr. Gary Cortelyou) Open PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Chairperson Ms. Lisa Galasso) 1. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation to accept the letter of retirement effective February 1, 2007 for the following: Alice Kelly Social Worker 2. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the request for an unpaid child-rearing leave of absence associated with the adoption of a child from Mrs. Ellie Wolf, ESL Teacher, from September 1, 2006 through October 27, 2006. 3. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the Superintendent s recommendation of horizontal movement on the salary guide effective September 1, 2006 for the following certificated staff members who has fulfilled credit requirements according to Board policy: From To Marie Stainken MA MA+15 4. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve Natalia Kish to supervise the Roosevelt After-School Detention Program on an as needed basis for the 2006-2007 school year: (Monday Friday for 30 minutes per day @ $7.50 per half hour.) -2-
5. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following staff as Detention Proctors to supervise the 6 8 Detention Program on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 hour/day and Wednesdays (Extended Detention) for 3 hours/day on a rotating, as needed basis: Total: 6 hours per week @ $15 per hour George Putvinski Robin Cook Lauren DePasquale Desiree Luszcz Rachel Kingman Rachael Lopa Kathleen Malinowski 6. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following staff as Detention Proctors to supervise the 9 12 Detention Program on an as needed basis: Wednesdays (Extended Detention) for 3 hours/day @ $15/hour Thomas Upshaw Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays for 1 hour/day @ $15/hour Jennifer Guydos 7. It was moved by Ms. Galasso, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following addition to the 2006-2007 Substitute Teachers List: Shelly Braun Bridgewater K-3 Elementary & Special Education NEGOTIATIONS COMMITTEE (Chairperson Mrs. Janice Mathewson) Open CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE (Student Activities) -3-
(Chairperson Mrs. Janice Mathewson 1. It was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Ms. Galasso and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve contracting with Gentle Care Home Services to assist a physically disabled student for approximately 30 hours per week at an hourly rate of $21.50 per hour. Funding: IDEA 2. It was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Ms. Galasso and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following sections/classes with enrollments of more than 25 students for the 2006-2007 school year: Weston 1 st Grade 26 students Roosevelt None ABIS Social Studies 8 (Period 3) 26 students Mathematics 8 (Period 2) 26 students 3. It was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Ms. Galasso and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following coach/advisor for the 2006-2007 school year: Basketball 7/8 Coordinator Robotics Team (HS) Advisor George Putvinski Bruce Reisman 4. It was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Ms. Galasso and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve Mr. Robert Fischer, Speech & Language Specialist, to voluntarily run an Italian Club for Roosevelt students for the 2006-2007 school year at no cost to students or the Board of Education. FINANCE & FACILITIES COMMITTEE (Long Range Planning) (Chairperson Mr. Gary Cortelyou) -4-
1. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the application for IDEA Basic and IDEA Preschool funding for fiscal year 2007 for the following amounts: IDEA Basic $312,387 IDEA Preschool $ 12,867 2. BOARD SECRETARY & TREASURER REPORTS AND BOARD CERTIFICATION The following resolution was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Education has received the reports of the treasurer and secretary for the month of July 2006, and WHEREAS, these reports show the following balances as of July 31, 2006: (10) General Current Expense Fund $1,054,084.60 $205,529.89 (11) Current Expense $1,697,355.76 (12) Capital Outlay $4,000.00 (13) Special Schools $0.00 (20) Special Revenue Fund $326,013.54 $151,960.46 $0.00 (30) Capital Projects Fund $43,714.74 (40) Debt Service Fund ($72,653.62) $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $1,351,159.26 $1,853,316.22 $205,529.89 and WHEREAS, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(d) the secretary has certified that, as of the date of the reports, no budgetary line item account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, the Board of Education accepts the above referenced reports and certifications and orders that they be attached to and made part of the record of this meeting, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, in compliance with N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(e), the Board of education certifies that, after review of the secretary s monthly financial report -5-
(appropriation section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, to the best of its knowledge, no,major account or fund has been over expended in violation of N.J.A.C.6:20-2A.10(a)(1), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district s financial obligations for the remainder of the year. 3. PAYMENT OF BILLS The following resolution was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll: RESOLUTION RESOLVED, the Board of Education approve payment of the following bills and direct that a complete list of these bills be attached to and made part of these minutes: Fund Check Numbers Amount General Fund 191,093.04 Special Revenue Fund 16,900.55 Capital Projects Fund 13,298.00 Debt Service Fund TOTAL 221,291.59 4. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the proposal from Wood-Corr, Inc., Gillette, NJ in the amount of $2,275.00 to repair /replace parts the gym divider doors in ABIS and the High School. This project is in accordance with the District s Long Range Facility Plan and will be funded through the Capital Reserve Account as Other Capital Expense. This is recommended by the Administration. 5. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried on call of the roll to approve the placement of a Manville resident (student @ Christ the King School) at the Monmouth County Vocational School District s Marine Academy with a tuition rate of $11,500.00 and transportation expense of approximately $36,000.00. This placement was unexpected and unbudgeted for the 2006-2007 school year. After discussion with the County Superintendent and District Attorney this placement is recommended by the Administration. Carried on call of the roll as follows: AYES: Mr. Brunn, Mr. Jakelsky, Mr. Lessing, Mrs. Mathewson, Mr. Zangara NAYES: Ms. Galasso, Mr. Petzinger ABSTAINED: Mr. Cortelyou, Mr. Panfile 6. It was moved by Mr. Cortelyou, seconded by Mrs. Mathewson and carried unanimously on call of the roll to approve the following District Personnel -6-
Workshops: Special Services: Sandy Peckhardt; Training for APA Coordinators, Forsgate County Club, Monroe, NJ; September 14, 2006 No Fees Mileage reimbursement. Special Services: Nancy Kessler & Marie Stainken; Battelle Testing Outcome Training, Learning Resource Center, Dayton, NJ; September 13, 2006 No Fees Mileage reimbursement. Special Services: Pia Moore & Kristy Bodner; Transition To Adult Life, Somerville, NJ; September 22, 2006 Registration Fee - $75.00 each; Mileage reimbursement. Special Services: Natalia Kish & Shannon Finney; Alternate Proficiency Assessment, Forsgate County Club, Monroe, NJ; August 28, 2006 No Fees Substitutes required Mileage reimbursement. Board Member: Janice Mathewson; Board Vice President; Preparing For Bargaining (New Jersey School Boards); RWJ Hamilton Conference Center, Mercerville, NJ; Registration Fee - $125.00 - Mileage reimbursement. Administration: Joseph J. Bires; Technology Coordinator; Presentation made on Web Technology; NJAET Conference, Lakewood, NJ; August 29, 2006; No Fees Mileage reimbursement. Administration: Barbara Popp: HSPA District Test Coordinator Training; East Windsor, NJ; September 13, 2006; No Fees Mileage reimbursement. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Jakelsky inquired about the procedures for student registration. NEW BUSINESS NONE ANNOUNCEMENTS NONE At 8:19pm it was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously by voice vote to open the meeting to the public. Mr. Andrew Galgosi inquired as to what laws governed registration. -7-
At 8:31pm it was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Panfile and carried unanimously by voice vote to close the public session. At 8:35pm it was moved by Mrs. Mathewson, seconded by Mr. Lessing and carried unanimously by voice vote to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Richard D. Reilly Business Administrator/Board Secretary -8-