Hammonton Board of Education
566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, New Jersey
AGENDA
Special Meeting - June 24, 2008
Call to order Mrs. Loretta Rehmann presiding
Roll Call Mr. Robert Bauers
Mrs. Barbara Berenato
Mr. Ralph Condo
Mr. Louis DeStefano
Mr. Stephen DiDonato
Mr. Joseph Giralo
Dr. Johanna Johnson
Mr. John Lyons
Mr. Sal Velardi
Mr. Eric Weiss
Mrs. Loretta Rehmann
It is noted for the record that Mr. Louis DeStefano, representing the Folsom Board of Education, is precluded from voting, under the constraints of N.J.S.A. 18A:38-8.1 and .2.
Open Public
Meetings Act
Statement “The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance notice of and to attend any meetings of public bodies at which their interests may be discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Hammonton Board of Education has caused notice of this meeting to be published by having the date, time, purpose and place thereof published in the Atlantic City Press on June 14, 2008; mailed to the Courier Post, Hammonton Gazette and the Hammonton News; and posted on authorized premises.”
Closed
Session WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act., N.J.S.A. 10:40-12 permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and
WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances exist;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Town of Hammonton in the County of Atlantic and State of New Jersey, as follows: The public shall be excluded from discussion on the actions upon the hereinafter specified subject matter: Personnel matters, contracts/litigations, negotiations, matters of attorney/client privilege. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential, will be made public as soon as is practicable. Minutes of the closed session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentiality no longer exists. The Board will reconvene to public session at the conclusion of the closed session. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
Motion: ______Second: ______
Time: ______
Reconvene to
Public Session Motion: ______Second: ______
Time: ______
Flag Salute The President will lead those assembled in the flag salute.
Presentation and discussion of the Renovation and Early Childhood Projects
Public
Discussion
Action Items:
1. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education to certify that, as of May 2008; no budgetary line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a)1, and, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, accept
the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports for the month of May 2008. Exhibit A
Motion: ______Second: ______
2. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the purchase order lists for June 2008.
New $141,152.83
Increases $ 59,794.37
Decreases $ 1,110.00
$199,837.20 Exhibit B
Motion: ______Second: ______
3. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the bill list for June 2008 in the amount of $238,236.63. Exhibit C
Motion: ______Second: ______
4. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the payment of the first installment of the 2008-2009 Atlantic & Cape May Counties Association of School Business Officials Joint Insurance Fund premium in the amount of $613,544 after July 1, 2008.
Motion: ______Second: ______
5. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve manual check lists for June 2008 in the amount of $3,010.83. Exhibit D
Motion: ______Second: ______
6. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the June 2008 Special Revenue and General Fund Appropriation Transfers. Exhibit E
Motion: ______Second: ______
7. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the June 2008 Food Service expense list as prepared by the Food Service Supervisor. Exhibit F
Motion: ______Second: ______
8. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify Memorandum of Agreement between the Hammonton Board of Education and the Hammonton Association of School Administrators, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. Exhibit G
Motion: ______Second: ______
9. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify Agreement between the Hammonton Board of Education and the Hammonton Supervisor’s Association, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. Exhibit H
Motion: ______Second: ______
10. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Grinspec Group Insurance Trust Agreement for Dental Insurance beginning July 1, 2008 through June 30,2009. Exhibit I
Motion: ______Second: ______
11. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve The American National Red Cross to use the Hammonton High School as an emergency shelter during a disaster. Exhibit J
Motion: ______Second: ______
12. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to approve jointure with Folsom to transport one student to Hammonton High School Up for Life Program for extended school year. To and from total route cost for Folsom: $1,595.45. Income to the District. Exhibit K
Motion: ______Second: ______
13. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve jointure with GCSSSD to transport students
for field trip (Deptford Skating Rink). Total income to the District is $829.00. Income to the District. Exhibit L
Motion: ______Second: ______
14. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to ratify transportation for the Hammonton Education Association (HEA) to Northfield. Total income to the District is $130.00
Motion: ______Second: ______
15. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to approve jointure with Greater Egg Harbor Regional School District to transport two students to YALE Cherry Hill and to transport two students to YALE Voorhees for extended school year. Total income to the District is $13,886.52. Exhibit M
Motion: ______Second: ______
16. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education to award contract to Starlite Productions for the purchase and installation of a stage curtain for the middle school in the amount of $15,252. Exhibit N
Motion: ______Second: ______
Personnel It is hereby noted for the record that all Personnel recommendations are drawn with the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval.
17. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Gregory Gunther, high school German teacher, effective June 24, 2008. Exhibit O
Motion: ______Second: ______
18. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a letter of resignation from Deena Fondacaro, early childhood center cafeteria/playground aide, retroactive to June 13, 2008. Exhibit P
Motion: ______Second: ______
19. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the job description of Assistant Superintendent. Exhibit Q
Motion: ______Second: ______
20. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the promotion of Janet Holloway from Director of Curriculum and Instruction to Assistant Superintendent effective July 1, 2008; salary to be determined.
Motion: ______Second: ______
21. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education abolish the title of Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Motion: ______Second: ______
22. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education abolish the position of Head Cook in the food service department.
Motion: ______Second: ______
23. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve to increase the Food Service Clerk position to 7 hrs. per day with benefits.
Motion: ______Second: ______
24. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Heather Triboletti as District 11-month Food Service Supervisor. Exhibit R
Motion: ______Second: ______
25. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on an emergent basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:6.7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A. 18A:39-17 et seq., or N.J.S.A.18A:6-4:13 et seq., as applicable pending receipt of all necessary paperwork. Current substitute pay schedule approved by the Board May 3, 2001: Regular County Substitute Certificate - $70.00 per day, Regular Standard State Teaching Certificate - $75.00 per day, School Nurse - $100.00 per day:
Danielle Neukirch – early childhood special education (Pre-K inclusion) teacher Exhibit R
Frank Gibbens – district full time maintenance worker - $11.00/hr - 40 hours/week - with benefits
Angelo Rodriguez – district full time maintenance worker - $11.00/hr – 40 hours/week - with benefits
Tyrone Stevens – district part-time mechanic – 25 hours/week – $11.00/hr – no benefits
Motion: ______Second: ______
26. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following on a non-emergent basis pending receipt of all necessary paperwork:
Lisa DeKlerk – middle school replacement guidance counselor Exhibit R
Shirley DeNick – substitute clerical - $8.00/hr
Motion: ______Second: ______
Programs
27. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the submission of the 2008-2010 District Mentoring Plan. (Please read the memo that is attached to the plan because input from board members is requested)
Exhibit S
Motion: ______Second: ______
28. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the submission of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 Five-Year Plan from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2013. Exhibit T
Motion: ______Second: ______
Students
29. Resolution No. 08 06 S: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the out of district placement of a classified student (A.L.) as per attached Exhibit U
Motion: ______Second: ______
INFORMATION
For Your Perusal
Letter to the Board of Education from Renee Clark
Reports
Public Comment
Adjournment Motion______Second: ______
Time:
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