December 6 - Monroe Twp Public Schools

WHS THEATER – December 6, 2012
MISSION STATEMENT
The Monroe Township Public School District, an educational team, is dedicated to
the development of the potential and uniqueness of the individual student to become
effective participants in an evolving global society while providing a safe educational
environment for students to attain the skills and knowledge specified in the New Jersey
Core Curriculum Content Standards.
The Board met in Executive Session, from which the general public was excluded, to discuss
personnel, financial matters, student matters, litigation, negotiations, and contracts. The results
of this session will be made public immediately after or as soon thereafter as a decision is
reached.
Members
Present
George Adams, George Caruso, Jeana Davi, Robert Graham, Vince
Moore, Jeffrey Simpler, Dr. VanHouten-Sauter
Members
Absent/Excused
Josephine Staffieri, Michael Hamilton
Closed
Session
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mr. Adams, to approve
the following resolution for closed session, was carried unanimously:
“Whereas, Public Law 1975, Chapter 231, Open Public Meetings Law,
provides for a public body to meet in closed session,
“Whereas, the Monroe Township Board of Education desires to discuss
certain matters described in Sub-section 7B of the aforementioned law to
wit, those matters pertaining to MTEA negotiations and personnel;
“Whereas, the Monroe Township Board of Education will disclose the
discussion topic of the closed session at a public meeting as soon as
possible,
“Now, therefore be it resolved that the Monroe Township Board of
Education shall now enter a closed session for an approximate time
limit of 60 minutes.”
The Board entered a closed session at 6:30 P.M.
Out of Closed
Session
A motion by Mrs. Davi, seconded by Mr. Graham, to come out of
closed session at 7:29 p.m., was carried unanimously.
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A regular meeting of the Monroe Township Board of Education was called to order at 7:30
P.M., by the Vice President, George Caruso. Adequate notice pursuant to the provisions of P.L.
1975, Chapter 231, Open Public Meetings Act, has been given of this meeting by publishing
notice thereof in the Gloucester County Times, giving notice to the Courier Post, by posting
notice in the Monroe Township Municipal Building and all district school buildings and by filing
notice with the Township Clerk, all having been done after the last reorganization meeting of the
Board. Members of the public are invited to address the Board of Education during the public
participation portion of the meeting. Please fill out a “Public Participation Information Card”
which is available at the entrance of the room. Please print legibly your name, address,
telephone number and your topic of comment or concern. The flag salute was led by Mr.
Earling.
Mr. Caruso Read
Fire Safety
Announcement
FIRE SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
Ladies and Gentlemen, please take note of the fire exits located within this
room. They are located to the rear left and right of this room. In case of
fire, you will be notified via the audible fire alarm system. If you are
alerted to a fire emergency, please move in a calm, orderly manner to the
nearest smoke free fire exit. Please turn off all cell phones and pagers or
set them to vibrate mode. By order of the fire marshal, smoking is not
permitted in the building or on school grounds. The school district does
not permit food in this room. Thank you for your cooperation.
Presentations
Mr. Simpler read and presented the AFJROTC instructors and cadets with
a resolution honoring them for an outstanding accomplishment. Mrs.
Yoder explained that the students worked very hard during the summer
preparing for the ACES audit.
Dr. Petruzzelli read the Whitehall Elementary School resolution for
students scoring a perfect 300 on the NJASK Tests. Mr. Johnson
presented the resolutions.
Mr. Graham stated that it is an honor and a pleasure to read the resolutions
honoring Holly Glen students for scoring a perfect 300 on the NJASK
Tests.
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Mr. Myers presented the resolutions. He gave a special thanks to Don
Whirlow for starting the presentation of perfect scores awards several
years ago.
Dr. VanHouten-Sauter read the resolution honoring Radix Elementary
School students.
Mrs. Rumpf commended the students for hard work and dedication during
school and during the test. She also commended the parents.
Mr. Adams read the resolution honoring Oak Knoll Elementary students.
Dr. Delconte congratulated the students for achieving the highest possible
score and thanked parents for their ongoing support and the
professionalism and dedication of teachers for a fine job. She presented
resolutions to the students.
Mrs. Davi read the resolution honoring Williamstown Middle School
students.
Mrs. Mericle commended the students for years of hard work and
dedication. She also commended the parents for being a strong support
base for the students at home and the dedication of all the teachers.
Recess
Mr. Caruso requested a five minute recess.
Adopt Resolutions
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval to
adopt resolutions honoring AFJROTC Instructors and Cadets and students
attaining perfect scores on the Spring 2012 NJ ASK Tests, was carried
unanimously.
Approval of
Minutes
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant
approval of the November 15, 2012 regular and closed session meeting
minutes, was carried unanimously.
Report of
Solicitor
There was no report.
Communications
There were no communications.
Public
Participation
A motion by Mr. Graham, seconded by Mr. Simpler, to grant approval to
open the public portion of the meeting, was carried unanimously.
Jon Woodward, MTEA President, speaking on behalf of his members,
stated that he was deeply disappointed that a tentative agreement had not
been reached on Monday night with the State appointed mediator. He still
believes that an agreement could be reached with the help of the mediator.
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Tom Reed stated that he was appalled that the rates for prescription and
dental were a hand-carry item.
Mr. Caruso informed the public that the rates provided a savings of over
$100,000 to the district.
Dr. VanHouten-Sauter agreed with Mr. Reed that we need to have the
rates ahead of time so that they can be reviewed and digested.
Mr. Graham reminded the Board that two meetings a month are held to
avoid hand-carried items. The Board requested that the information on
rates be provided at least one meeting ahead of time to allow ample time
to review and digest the information.
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant
approval to close the public portion of the meeting, was carried
unanimously.
Operations/Finance
Delta Dental
A motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant approval to accept
the quote from Delta Dental for dental coverage effective January 1, 2013 through
December 31, 2014, a 7% increase over our current rates in the first year and a 0%
increase in the second year, was carried by a
majority roll call vote, wth Dr.
VanHouten-Sauter abstaining.
O/F 1
Benecard
A motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant approval to accept
the quote from Benecard for prescription coverage effective January 1, 2013 through
December 31, 2013, a 5% increase over our current rates, was carried by a majority roll
call vote, with Dr. VanHouten-Sauter abstaining.
O/F 1
Create & Post
Para Positions
A motion by Mr. Caruso, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant approval to create
and post four three-hour special needs paraprofessionals at Holly Glen Elementary
School, was carried by a majority roll call vote, with Dr. VanHouten-Sauter abstaining.
(IEP driven)
O/F 2
Regulatory Services
Quote L17M
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
action to quote bus route L17M to provide transportation for a displaced Monroe
Township student residing in Pine Hill, New Jersey to attend Williamstown
Middle School for the remainder of the 2012/2013 school year, was carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
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Quote L18M
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
action to quote bus route L18M to provide transportation for a displaced Monroe
Township residing in Bridgeton, New Jersey student to attend Williamstown
Middle School per DYFS for the remainder of the 2012/2013 school year, was
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R2
Quote S76M
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
action to quote bus route S76M to provide transportation for a Monroe Township
special needs student who is displaced and resides in Sicklerville, New Jersey to
attend GCSSSD Bankbridge Regional School, North Campus for the remainder of
the 2012/2013 school year, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R3
Quote L15M
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
action to quote bus route L15M to provide transportation for a Monroe Township
student who is displaced and resides in Sicklerville, New Jersey to attend
Whitehall Elementary School for the remainder of the 2012/2013 school year,
was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R4
Joint Agreement
w/Delsea
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
action be approved enter into a joint agreement with the Delsea Regional Board
of Education to transport two private school students on bus route NP01 to
Cumberland Christian School, Vineland, New Jersey to cost the Monroe
Township Board of Education $9.84 per diem for both students for the total cost
$1,377.60 for 140 remaining days of the 2012/2013 school year, was carried by a
unanimous roll call vote.
R5
Joint Agreement
w/Delsea
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
action be approved enter into a joint agreement with the Delsea Regional High
School District to transport two Monroe Township special needs students on
Delsea bus route SP14 to Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia to cost
Monroe Township Board of Education $45,218.00 for the 2012/2013 school year,
was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R6
Award S5M
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
approval to award the quote for bus route S5M to Holcomb Bus Service for
$261.00 per diem, for the total cost of $35,235.00 for the remaining 135 days of
the 2012/2013 school year, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R7
Award L17M
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
approval to award the quote for bus route L17M to Holcomb Bus Service for
$227.00 per diem, for the total cost of $30,191.00 for the remaining 133 days of
the 2012/2013 school year, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R8
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Award L18M
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
approval to award the quote for bus route L18M to Holcomb Bus Service for
$304.00 per diem, for the total cost of $40,432.00 for the remaining 133 days of
the 2012/2013 school year, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R9
Drill Competition
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant sustained
approval be awarded for the Williamstown High School ROTC to be transported
to Delsea Regional High School in Franklinville, New Jersey on December 8,
2012 for a Drill Competition to cost Monroe Township Board of Education
approximately $40.00 per hour, per bus with Student Transportation of America
for approximately $480.00, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R10
Bus Donation
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant approval
to accept the donation of busses by Student Transportation of America to the
Williamstown High School Marching Unit for the Holiday Tour to various
neighborhoods throughout Monroe Township on December 19 & 20, 2012. Three
busses will be needed from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The motion was
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R11
Rotary Club
Donation
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant approval
to accept the donation of dictionaries to the 3 graders of Monroe Township from
the Williamstown Rotary Club, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
R12
SPARK
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Dr. VanHouten-Sauter, to grant approval
to accept the donation of the PE research-based program, SPARK, to the PE
Department of Oak Knoll by Mr. O’Brien and the Williamstown Democratic
Buildings Fund, Inc., was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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School Programs
ROTC Competition
A motion by Mrs. Davi, seconded by Mr. Moore, to grant approval for
approximately thirty Williamstown High School ROTC students and one
chaperone to attend the 2012 – 13 ROTC Competition at Delsea Regional High
School, Franklinville, New Jersey on December 8, 2012. (Chaperone: Sgt. Joseph
Ramirez) The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
SP-1
Business & Fiscal Matters
Course/Workshop
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval of the
Reimbursements
Course/Workshop Reimbursements pursuant to the “Collective Bargaining
Agreement” as listed in the supplementary report, was carried by a unanimous
roll call vote.
B/F 1
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Approval of Bills
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval of the bills,
as printed, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B/F 2
Fund
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20
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Account
CURRENT EXPENSE
SPECIAL REVENUE
CAP. PROJ./2006 BR
TOTAL
Amount
$ 1,525,002.51
$
33,010.80
$ 22,883.36
$ 1,580,896.67
Voided & Reissued
Register
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval of the
Voided & Reissued Check Register, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B/F 2a
Budget Transfers
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval of the
November 2012 Budget Transfers, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B/F 3
Bank
Reconciliation
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval of the
October 2012 Monthly Bank Reconciliation, was carried by a unanimous roll call
vote.
B/F 4
Roof Replacement
Bids
The following bids were received in the Business Office on Tuesday,
November 13, 2012 for the Williamstown Middle School Roof
Replacement Project 7-8 Grade Wing:
Arch Concept Construction Inc.
33 Squaw Brook Rd.
North Haledon, NJ 07508
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $124,712.50
Contract No. 2 - $134,657.50
McMullen Roofing, Inc.
3832 Jasper St.
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $119,630
Contract No. 2 - $131,443
J. Wilhelm Roofing Co.
1936 Washington Ave.
Vineland, NJ 08361
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $206,906.48
Contract No. 2 - $299,810.98
Winchester Roofing Corp.
204 Scarlet Oak Rd.
Turnersville, NJ 08012
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $128,250
Contract No. 2 - $141,000
D.A. Nolt, Inc.
53 Cross Keys Rd.
Berlin, NJ 08009
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $159,433
Contract No. 2 - $175,421
Mike Kobithen Roofing & Insulation
57 Virginia Drive
Churchville, PA 18966
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $171,645
Contract No. 2 - $198,267
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Noble Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.
60 Matthew Circle
Richboro, PA 18954
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $144,745
Contract No. 2 - $160,145
Tortorice Contractors, Inc.
161 Blackwood/Barnsboro Rd.
Sewell, NJ 08080
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $122,989
Contract No. 2 - $156,880
Roof Management
PO Box 933
Neptune, NJ 07754
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $398,925
Contract No. 2 - $398,927
Reject Bids
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant authorization to reject
the bids for the Williamstown Middle School Roof Replacement 7-8 Grade Wing
project because the bid extension date was considered a blackout date per the
State of New Jersey and recommend sustained action to re-advertise the
Williamstown Middle School Roof Replacement 7-8 Grade Wing project, was
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B/F 5
Roof Replacement
Bids
The following bids were received in the Business Office on Wednesday,
November 28, 2012 for the Williamstown Middle School Roof
Replacement Project 7-8 Grade Wing:
D.A. Nolt, Inc.
53 Cross Keys Rd.
Berlin, NJ 08009
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $136,761
Contract No. 2 - $154,438
Mike Kobithen Roofing & Insulation
57 Virginia Drive
Churchville, PA 18966
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $178,235.10
Contract No. 2 - $202,098
Arch Concept Construction Inc.
33 Squaw Brook Rd.
North Haledon, NJ 07508
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $119,240
Contract No. 2 - $129,185
McMullen Roofing, Inc.
3832 Jasper St.
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $114,937
Contract No. 2 - $125,165
Winchester Roofing Corp.
204 Scarlet Oak Rd.
Turnersville, NJ 08012
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $116,775
Contract No. 2 - $129,500
Tortorice Contractors, Inc.
161 Blackwood/Barnsboro Rd.
Sewell, NJ 08080
Bid: Contract No. 1 - $117,473
Contract No. 2 - $137,934
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Award Roof
Replacement
Bids
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval to award the
bid for the Williamstown Middle School Roof Replacement Project 7-8 Grade
Wing as follows, pending the review of the bid documents by the solicitor, was
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B/F 6
McMullen Roofing, Inc.
3832 Jasper St.
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Bid: Contract No. 2 - $125,165
Travel Approval
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval of the
following travel, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Title of Event
Date of Event
Attendee
School
Cost
Workshop - "Learning Through
Doing: Focusing on Motor Skills
Development Within the PreSchool Classroom for Students
with Disabilities" LRC-South
Mullica Hill, NJ - Teacher
7-Dec-12
Holly
Phomsavath
Radix
$11.00
10-Dec-12
Yael Shemesh
Lewandowski,
Stefania Perry
CSTOK
$11.00 p.p.
Dec.10&11,
2012
Tiffany
Holman
Radix
$389.00
13-Dec-12
Jeffrey M.
Johnson
WH
$0.00
14-Dec-12
JoAnne Rumpf
Radix
$0.00
Workshop - "Transition From
School to Adult Life: Making
the Process Meaningful" EIRC
Mullica Hill, NJ - School
Psychologist
Workshop - "Best Use of New
Technology to Engage and
Increase Achievement in K-8
Classrooms - Fall 2012
Conference" - Cherry Hill, NJ Teacher Radix
Workshop - "Ensure All
Teachers Make the 3
Instructional Shifts Required for
Implementation of the CCSS"
Little Egg Harbor, NJ - Admin.
Whitehall
Workshop - "The Principal's
Role in Leading Implementation
of the Common Core State
Standards" Radix Principal Trenton, NJ
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Workshop - "Practical Strategies
to Implement the New Common
Core Standards" Voorhees, NJ Whitehall Teacher
Workshop -"Seminar
Maximizing Your Language
Therapy: Innovative Language
Interventions for Small Group &
In-Class Instruction (Grades K6)" Cherry Hill, NJ SpeechLanguage Pathologist CSTWMS
Workshop - Creating College &
Work Ready Students - Using
the Learn Do Earn Student
Achievement System" Atlantic
Community College - Supervisor
of Guidance WHS
Workshop - "Enhancing Early
Literacy Skills Through the Use
of Music" Voorhees, NJ Teacher OK
Workshop - "The Principal's
Role in Using Instructional
Strategies to Improve Student
Achievement" Radix Principal Mount Laurel, NJ
Workshop - "The Principal's
Role in Using Assessment to
Improve Student Achievement"
Radix Principal - Mount. Laurel,
NJ
"Symposium on Social Media in
Education" - "Social Media In
Schools - Protecting Educators
and Students from the Abuse of
Texting, Facebook, Twitter and
Other Social Media" - Atlantic
City, NJ - Technology Teacher
19-Dec-12
Kathleen
Ungvarsky
WH
$225.00
8-Jan-13
Maria Agnello
CSTWMS
$225.00
10-Jan-13
Anne Marie
Miller
WHS
$0.00
15-Jan-13
Deidre Drawdy
OK
$215.00
17-Jan-13
JoAnne Rumpf
Radix
$0.00
13-Feb-13
JoAnne Rumpf
Radix
$0.00
Feb. 19 & 20
2013
Mary E.
Hobbs, Lori
Catania,
Denise Milam,
Theresa M.
Bradley
WHS,
OK
&Radix
$265.00 p.p.
WMS,
HG
WH
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"Symposium on Social Media in
Education" - "Social Media In
Schools - Protecting Educators
and Students from the Abuse of
Texting, Facebook, Twitter and
Other Social Media" - Atlantic
City, NJ - Supervisor of
Technology
Feb. 19 & 20
2013
Diane
McGivney
MG
$265.00
Workshop - "2013 Conference
for New Jersey - Kindergarten
Teachers" Atlantic City, NJ Teacher
Feb. 25&26,
2013
Michele
Kreuzer, Tracy
Gallagher
OK
$349.00 p.p.
Workshop - "The Principal's
Role in Using Data to Improve
Student Achievement" Radix
Principal - Mount Laurel, NJ
4-Mar-13
JoAnne Rumpf
Radix
$0.00
Workshop - "The Principal's
Role in Creating a Culture and
Climate for Learning" Radix
Principal - Mount Laurel, NJ
11-Apr-13
JoAnne Rumpf
Radix
$0.00
Workshop - "The Principal's
Role in Closing the Achievement
Gap"
Radix Principal - Mount Laurel,
NJ
10-May-13
JoAnne Rumpf
Radix
$0.00
Athletic Directors’
Conference
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval for Ronald
Becker to attend “The 43rd National Athletic Directors Conference” in San
Antonio, Texas from December 14 to December 19, 2012. Conference cost is
$1,693.12. Cost breakdown below, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B/F 8
Registration:
$245.00
Lodging:
$858.12 – (147.00 x 5 nights + 16.75% hotel tax)
Meals:
$363.00
Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE)
First and Last day: $49.50
All other days:
$66.00
Breakfast:
$11.00
Lunch:
$16.00
Dinner:
$34.00
Incidentals: $05.00
Other: Air Travel
$500.00 approx. round trip
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Mileage
Reimbursements
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval of the
following anticipated mileage reimbursements during the 2012-2013 school year,
was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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Lisa Schulz, Business Administrator/Board Secretary (Increase)
Anthony T. Petruzzelli, Assistant Superintendent Elementary
Ralph E. Ross, Interim Assistant Superintendent Secondary
Gail Horakh, Learning Consultant
Theresa M. Pellegrino, Physical Therapist
Cynthia A. Zimmerman
$800.00
$1000.00
$1000.00
$100.00
$250.00
$250.00
Maintenance Plan
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval of the
Monroe Township Public Schools Three Year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan
(2011-2012 thru 2013-2014), was carried by a unanimous roll call vote. B/F 10
St. Mary
Agreement
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval of an
agreement between the Monroe Township School District and St. Mary School
for the 2012-2013 Nonpublic Technology Program as required by the State of
New Jersey, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B/F 11
GovDeals
Resolution
A motion by Mr. Moore, seconded by Mr. Adams, to grant approval to adopt a
Resolution Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property through GovDeals, was
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
B/F 12
Committee Meeting Minutes
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2.
3.
Operations & Finance – November 5, 2012
Regulatory Services
School Programs
Attached
Superintendent’s Action
The Superintendent recommended the following:
Minimum Wage
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval to pay
current minimum wages for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year for the
additional Work Study student as listed in the supplementary report, was carried
by a unanimous roll call vote. (Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the
vote.)
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Leave of Absence
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval of a Family
Maternity/Leave of Absence for Karen G. Pedano, Special Needs Teacher, at
Holly Glen Elementary School, without pay, effective from March 11, 2013
through May 31, 2013. A certified elementary teacher to be assigned by
Source4Teachers. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Dr.
VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the vote.)
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Leave of Absence
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval of a Family
Maternity/Leave of Absence for Elizabeth A. Klear, Basic Skills Instructor, at
Williamstown Middle School, without pay, effective from May 13, 2013
through the end of the 2012-2013 school year. A certified teacher to be
assigned by Source4Teachers. The motion was carried by a unanimous roll call
vote. (Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the vote.)
S-3
Leave of Absence
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval of an
extended Family Maternity/Childcare Leave of Absence, without pay, for
Stephanie A. Monzo, Special Needs teacher at Whitehall Elementary School,
effective from January 3, 2013 through January 28, 2013. A certified
elementary teacher to be assigned by Source4Teachers. The motion was carried
by a unanimous roll call vote. (Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the
vote.)
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Leave of Absence
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval of an
extended Family Maternity/Childcare Leave of Absence, without pay, for
Valerie M. Vezza, Grade 3 teacher at Whitehall Elementary School, effective
January 2, 2013 through January 11, 2013, and approval of a Child-rearing
Leave of Absence, without pay, from January 14, 2013 through January 28,
2013. A certified elementary teacher to be assigned by Source4Teachers. The
motion was carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was
not present for the vote.)
S-5
Retirement
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval to accept the
retirement notice of Chester Jurczykowski, District Computer Support Technician
at Monroe Township Public Schools, effective February 1, 2013, was carried by a
unanimous roll call vote. (Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the vote.)
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Retirement
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval to accept the
retirement notice of Kathleen L. Hanson, T.A.G. teacher at Oak Knoll Elementary
School, effective July 1, 2013, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
(Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the vote.)
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Retirement
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval to accept the
retirement notice of Frank A. Fucetola, Health/P.E. teacher at Williamstown High
School, effective February 1, 2013, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.(Dr.
VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the vote.)
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Increase Hours
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval to increase
the hours of Jill A. Cohen, Special Needs part- time Paraprofessional at
Williamstown Middle School to Special Needs part-time Non-Instructional
Paraprofessional at Williamstown Middle School, from 4.5 hours ($12.75/hour,
$10,385.00) to 5 hours, ($12.75/hour, $11,539.00) prorated effective December
7, 2012, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote. (Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was
not present for the vote.)
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Volunteers
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval of the
following volunteers for the 2012-2013 school year at Oak Knoll Elementary
School, as listed in the supplementary report, was carried by a unanimous roll
call vote. (Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the vote.)
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Substitutes
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval of the
following substitutes to be added to the Master List on a non-emergent basis
pending fingerprint approval for the 2012-2013 school year as listed in the
supplementary report, was carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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(Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the vote.)
Extracurricular
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval of the
following extracurricular assignments for the 2012-2013 school year, at
hourly rates and stipends to be determined pending final MTEA/BOE
negotiations, unless otherwise noted, was carried by a unanimous roll call
vote. (Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the vote.)
Williamstown High School
Indoor Assistant Marching Band Director
Assistant Musical Director
Musical Choreographer
*Robert C. Weidamoyer
Lon B. Leibowitz
*Kelly R. Boeckle
(pending 12/6/12 BOE S4T sub approval)
Additional:
After School Detention (One and Two hour)
*Adjunct
Megan M. Grillo
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Curriculum and Instruction
Out-of-District
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval of the out of
Placements
district placements of seven students for the 2012-2013 school year, was carried
by a unanimous roll call vote. (Dr. VanHouten-Sauter was not present for the
vote.)
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Displaced Students
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval of the
placements of 3 homeless students as outlined in the supplementary report, was
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
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Reports of
Board Members
NJSBA Delegate – Dr. Lee Ann VanHouten-Sauter
GCSBA Delegate – Mrs. Josephine Staffieri
NJSBA Urban Boards Delegate – Mr. Jeffrey Simpler
Legislative Chairperson – Mr. Robert Graham
Liaison to Planning Board – Mr. George Caruso
Athletic Council – Mr. Robert Graham
School Site Councils - School Representatives
Williamstown High School – Mr. Jeffrey Simpler
Mr. Graham complimented and congratulated students that attended the
awards ceremony.
Williamstown Middle School – Mr. George Caruso
Holly Glen Elementary School – Mr. Robert Graham
Oak Knoll Elementary School – Mr. George Adams
Radix Elementary School – Dr. Lee Ann VanHouten-Sauter
Whitehall Elementary School – Mrs. Josephine Staffieri
Library Board Member – Mrs. Jeana Davi
Student Board of Education Members –
Elizabeth Knecht – Football Team is playing at Rowan University
tomorrow night for the State Championship. There will be tailgating
before the game. Due to the big game, students voted to move the Semi to
January 11, 2013.
Brittany Reedman – Fall sports athletes were honored at last night’s
awards banquet. Students will be inducted into National Honor Society on
January 8th.
David Visconti – Drama Club met December 5th. They are eager to begin
rehearsals.
Old Business
Mr. Graham read a statement from our Policy No. 9160 regarding the
public being on the field/sidelines. Mr. Graham stated that if the policy is
no going to be enforced, the language should be removed. Board
members agreed to enforce the policy.
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New Business
Mr. Simpler stated that Brittany Reedman is an attribute to the district, a
shining star, congratulations on her new endeavor.
Mr. Simpler stated that the Red Cross is helping over 60 families.
Mr. Caruso encouraged Board members to support the Braves on Friday
night at Rowan University. “Go Braves!”
Adjournment
A motion by Mr. Simpler, seconded by Mrs. Davi, to grant approval to
adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m., was carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Schulz
Business Administrator/Board Secretary