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Regular Meeting Minutes, September 4, 2008
WESTWOOD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
Present: President Mosolino, Vice President Liddy, Trustees Firriolo, Gregory, Hanlon, Koch, Mandeville, Mountain, Schaadt, Superintendent Geoffrey W. Zoeller, and Board Secretary Keith A. Rosado. Also present: Student Representatives Ilana Asserson and Jennifer Cush
Absent: None
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. in the Hurley Theatre, Jr./Sr. High School, by President Mosolino who led the salute to the flag and read the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law statement.
Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Zoeller:
· Mr. Zoeller thanked the many community members for expressing their good wishes on the birth of his daughter.
· Mr. Zoeller stated the faculty and staff received state mandated training on Tuesday, September 2nd.
· Mr. Zoeller stated students returned on Wednesday, September 3rd, and the opening of all schools went smoothly.
· Mr. Zoeller stated construction continues at Ketler, Washington, and the Jr./Sr. High Schools, and steps have been taken to maintain safety and security for our students and staff.
· Mr. Zoeller thanked the two police departments for assisting in directing traffic patterns at construction sites.
· Mr. Zoeller stated Mr. D’Agostino will present the State of the District Facilities at tonight’s meeting.
President’s Report
Mrs. Mosolino:
· Mrs. Mosolino stated the Buildings and Grounds Department did a fantastic job preparing the schools for the new school year.
· Mrs. Mosolino introduced Cathy Sousa from the New Jersey School Boards Association, who presented Mrs. Gregory with a certificate acknowledging her as a “Certificated Board Member” in recognition of her commitment as a Board Member and her many hours of training.
Business Administrator’s Report
Mr. Rosado:
· Mr. Rosado stated that, weather permitting, the site work improvements at Washington School should be completed by the end of the week. The boiler project should be completed in two weeks. The roof repairs are complete, but the exhaust fans are still being worked on.
· Mr. Rosado stated Berkeley School site improvements were all completed, the main office in the Jr./Sr. High school is open, and construction in the science wing is continuing.
· Mr. Rosado stated the Bond Sale bid opening will take place on Tuesday, September 9th.
Student Representatives’ Report
Ilana Asserson and Jennifer Cush:
· Jennifer Cush stated that students are adapting to the new rotating schedule.
· Ilana Asserson stated the 7th grade orientation was very successful
· Jennifer Cush stated “Senior privileges” allow seniors to drive their cars to school and leave the building during lunch and study hall.
· Ilana Asserson stated that fall sports have officially started and games begin next week.
Old Business:
· None.
PUBLIC FORUM: Started: 7:52 P.M.
Ended: 7:53 P.M.
· Vickie Beck, 16 Viola Terrace, Township of Washington, spoke regarding the work the district Buildings and Grounds crew did to prepare the schools for opening day.
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS: Mrs. Mosolino, Ch.
Mr. Liddy, seconded by Mrs. Hanlon, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the following motions:
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given supervised field experiences for the 2008-09 school year, per the list dated September 2, 2008.
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of Allison Scarfi, School Psychologist, Special Services, for the 2008-09 school year, per the list dated September 2, 2008. Source of Funds: 11 000 219 104 40
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of Robert Cerco, Director of Special Services, for the 2008-09 school year, per the list dated September 2, 2008. Source of Funds: 11 000 240 104 40
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of substitute teachers for the 2008-09 school year, per the list dated September 2, 2008. Source of Funds: Various
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given a child rearing leave of absence for Patricia McVeigh, Kindergarten, Washington School, for use of sick leave from November 24, 2008, through January 7, 2009, and a child rearing unpaid leave of absence which will include the Family Medical Leave Act from January 8, 2009 through March 2, 2009.
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of aide and lunch aides, for the 2008-09 school year, per the list dated September 2, 2008. Source of Funds: Various
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of Candy Eneste, Special Education, Jr./Sr. High School, for the 2008-09 school year, per the list dated September 2, 2008. Source of Funds: 11 120 100 101 07 & 11 120 100 101 08
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of Steven Jano, Physical Education leave replacement teacher, Ketler School, for the period of October 13, 2008 through June 30, 2009, per the list dated September 2, 2008. Source of Funds: 11 213 100 101 40
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of Abigail Denny, Media Aide, for the 2008-09 school year, per the list dated September 4, 2008.
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of Extra-Curricular and Club staff members, Jr./Sr. High School, for the 2008-09 school year, per the lists dated September 4, 2008. Source of Funds: 11 401 100 10
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the resignation of Carol Brown Taylor, non-certificated School Nurse, Sullivan Center, effective September 11, 2008.
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the revised salary of Aides for the 2008-09 school year, per the list dated September 4, 2008. Source of Funds: Various
Mr. Zoeller reported:
· The Board will be appointing Dr. Robert Cerco as the new Director of Special Services at tonight’s meeting and introduced him to the community and the Board.
BOARD POLLED AND MOTIONS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 9-0
FINANCE: Mrs. Mandeville, Ch.
Mrs. Mandeville, seconded by Mrs. Schaadt, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the following motion and resolutions:
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given staff to attend out of district conferences per the attached list dated September 2, 2008.
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Silva’s Welding was awarded the bid for the Boiler Replacement Project at the Washington Elementary School
WHEREAS, Silva’s Welding has submitted the following change order proposal which has been approved by the architect:
Change Order Proposal – CO #001
Removal of existing non-operative plug valves and install 2 new flanged circuit balancing valves and 3 threaded balancing valves and 1 sweat balancing valve (Amount to be deducted from general allowance) $7,851.00
The Total Contract value will remain unchanged until the completion of project; Total Contract sum $269,000.00
And WHEREAS, FKA Architects has verified that these changes are necessary based upon the need to rectify unforeseen conditions uncovered during construction pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:26-4.9,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves this change order and the contract amount is revised to reflect this change.
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the following resolution:
WHEREAS that the Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "Board") has determined that travel and travel expenditures related to Superintendent of Schools, School Business Administrator, and Board member attendance at the New Jersey School Boards Association Conference (hereinafter referred to as “NJSBC”) on October 28 through October 30, 2008 is (1) educationally necessary and fiscally prudent; (2) directly related to and within the scope of the Superintendent of Schools, School Business Administrator, and Board members’ current responsibilities; (3) critical to the instructional needs of and furthers the efficient operation of the Westwood Regional School District; and (4) is in compliance with N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24 and N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that subject to the applicable restrictions and requirements set forth in the New Jersey travel payment guidelines as established by the Department of the Treasury, as well as those guidelines established by the Office of Management and Budget, except to the extent that said guidelines conflict with the provisions of Title 18A of the New Jersey Statutes, the Board hereby approves travel related to the attendance the following individuals: Geoffrey W. Zoeller, Superintendent, Matthew Murphy, Assistant Superintendent, Keith A. Rosado, Business Administrator, Eileen Mosolino, Board President, Charles Koch, Vice President, and Trustees: Donna Firriolo, Barbara Gregory, Roberta Hanlon, Paul H. Liddy, Darlene Mandeville, Carol Mountain, and Lee-Ann Schaadt, at the NJSBC on October 28 through 30, 2008, as well as the payment and/or reimbursement for all allowable costs and expenses associated with the same, the total cost of which shall not exceed $5,000.00 , so long as said costs and/or expenses are consistent with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:12-11.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve the conferences and travel reimbursement as per the above listing.
BOARD POLLED AND MOTIONS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 9-0
CURRICULUM/PROGRAMS: Mrs. Gregory, Ch.
Mrs. Gregory, seconded by Mrs. Schaadt, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the Curriculum Report, as presented by Dr. Murphy, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
· Dr. Murphy reported that the curriculum and instruction projects for 2008-09 are posted on the district website. The curriculum work over the summer was summarized. Board members and the community were asked to review the contents on the website and feedback is welcome.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9-0
LEGISLATION/POLICY: Mrs. Mountain, Ch.
Mrs. Mountain, seconded by Mrs. Hanlon, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the following motions:
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board approve the following job descriptions effective September 1, 2008:
· Club Advisor
· Elementary School Generalist (K-5)
· K-12 Subject Specialist Teacher
· Reading Specialist
· that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the Board approve as a 2nd reading the following revised Policy:
Number / Title7540. / Joint Use of Facilities
· that upon the recommendation of theSuperintendent, that the Board approve a 2nd reading the following Regulations:
Number / Title / Number / Title2260. / Affirmative Action Program for School and Classroom Practices Complaint Procedure / 9160. / Crowd Control
9130. / Public Complaints and Grievances / 9270. / Home Schooling and Equivalent Education
9150. / School Visitors / 9320. / Cooperation with Law Enforcement Agencies
9424. / Sex Offender Registration and Notification
BOARD POLLED AND MOTIONS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 9-0
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS/LONG RANGE PLANNING: Mr. Koch, Ch.
Mr. Koch, seconded by Mrs. Schaadt, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the following State of District Facilities report:
· Mr. D’Agostino, Director of Buildings & Grounds, reported on the State of District Facilities.
· Each Board of Education member praised the Building & Grounds department for the exceptional job accomplished this summer.
· Mr. Zoeller thanked Mr. D’Agostino and all of the staff for their outstanding efforts.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9-0
ATHLETICS/PERFORMING ARTS: Mrs. Hanlon, Ch.
Mrs. Hanlon, seconded by Mrs. Gregory, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the Athletics/Performing Arts Report. Mrs. Hanlon reported:
· Students, parent, and staff are raising money to donate to the Cliffside Park family whose son died on the practice field.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9-0
TECHNOLOGY: Mrs. Firriolo, Ch.
Mrs. Firriolo, seconded by Mrs. Gregory, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the Technology Report. Mrs. Firriolo reported:
· The MDF server room configuration has been completed.
· InteGrade Pro software is being distributed to all Jr./Sr. High School teachers.
· The new Media Center lab is set up and ready for students.
· The Smartboards were delivered and installation at each school will begin shortly.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9-0
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Mr. Liddy, Ch.
Mr. Liddy, seconded by Mrs. Hanlon, that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the Public Relations Report and to receive and file the following communications. Mr. Liddy reported:
· All school memo boards announce that Westwood Regional Jr./Sr. High School is #56 in the top 75 high school in the State of New Jersey as reported in the New Jersey Monthly magazine.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from L.M. regarding the Board of Education meetings.
2. Letter from E.H. of B.C.I.A. regarding bonds and debt service.
3. Letter from C.P. regarding the Baseball Program.
BOARD POLLED AND MOTIONS CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: 9-0
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Liddy, seconded by Mrs. Hanlon, that this meeting be adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 9-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
KEITH A. ROSADO
BOARD SECRETARY