Hammonton Board of Education
566 Old Forks Road, Hammonton, New Jersey
AGENDA
November 17, 2011
Call to order Mr. Joseph Giralo presiding
Roll Call Mr. Robert Bauers
Mrs. Barbara Berenato
Mr. Manny Bermudez
Mr. Al Campbell
Mr. Louis DeStefano
Mr. John Lyons
Mr. Sam Mento III
Mrs. Loretta Rehmann
Mr. Sal Velardi
Mr. Eric Weiss
Mr. Joseph Giralo
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 Press of Atlantic City on May 21, 2011; and mailed to 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.
Public
Discussion
Action Items:
1. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Board Minutes of October 13th and 20, 2011 (Open & Closed Sessions). Exhibit A
Motion: ______Second: ______
2. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the purchase order lists for September and October 2011 in the amount of $651,067.44. Exhibit B
Motion: ______Second: ______
3. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the bill list for October 2011 in the amount of $1,094,917.07. Exhibit C
Motion: ______Second: ______
4. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the check list for October and November 2011 in the amount of $136,193.97. Exhibit D
Motion: ______Second: ______
5. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the October 2011 payroll in the amount of $2,401,598.46. Exhibit E
Motion: ______Second: ______
6. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the September and October 2011 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Appropriation Adjustments which include Transfers. Exhibit F
Motion: ______Second: ______
7. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the October 2011 Food Service expense list, bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, and profit and loss as prepared by the Food Service Director. Exhibit G
Motion: ______Second: ______
8. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education certify that, as of September 2011; no budgetary line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)3, and, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10(c)4, accept the Board Secretary’s Report and the Treasurer’s Report prepared by the Business Administrator for the month of September 2011. Exhibit H
Motion: ______Second: ______
9. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the three-year Comprehensive Maintenance Plan 2010-2011 through 2012-2013. Exhibit I
Motion: ______Second: ______
10. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify the Latchkey Program Bank Reconciliation for September 2011. Exhibit J
Motion: ______Second: ______
11. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Agreement for Provision of Supplemental Services by
- Regional Enrichment & Learning Center (REAL)
- ClubZ! Tutoring Services
- Educational Information Resource Center (EIRC)
- Child and Family Solutions
- Mad About Science, Inc.
- Sankofa Educational Solutions, LLC
Total cost to the District shall not exceed $782 per student
Motion: ______Second: ______
12. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve Maxim Healthcare Services to provide one on one LPN nursing services not to exceed 8 hours per day at $40 per hour for student ID #91075.
Motion: ______Second: ______
13. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved by the Hammonton Board of Education approve a tuition contract between Gloucester County Special Services School District and Hammonton Board of Education for school year 2011-2012 for student ID #218111 for a total of $33,300 (prorated) and a non-resident fee of $3,000 commencing October 26, 2011. This is a new placement.
Motion: ______Second: ______
14. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Lighthouse Home Instruction Contract at a cost of $40 per/hr at 10 hrs/per/wk for student ID #910588.
Motion: ______Second: ______
15. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a request from Gloucester County Special Services School District to waive the use of facilities fees and custodial fees for the use of a few classrooms in the Middle School, Warren E. Sooy Elementary School, High School and Early Childhood Education Center for the after-school Migrant Education Tutoring Program.
Motion: ______Second: ______
16. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify a request from Gloucester County Special Services School District to waive the use of facilities fees and custodial fees for the Migrant Education’s Parent Advisory Council meeting on October 25, 2011.
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. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Jessica Cruz, a student from Temple University, to perform student teaching in the elementary school.
Motion: ______Second: ______
18. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Alyssa Santilli, a student from Stockton College, to perform student teaching in the early childhood center.
Motion: ______Second: ______
19. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education ratify an unpaid leave of absence for Sherry Mascio, district custodian, from October 11 to October 20, 2011. Exhibit K
Motion: ______Second: ______
20. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid New Jersey Leave of Absence for Kristina Branin, middle school social studies teacher, from March 8 to April 19, 2012. (Note: She will be applying for family leave insurance) Exhibit L
Motion: ______Second: ______
21. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve an unpaid New Jersey Leave of Absence for Christine Throckmorton, high school art teacher from approximately March 5 to approximately April 30, 2012. (Note: She will be applying for family leave insurance) Exhibit M
Motion: ______Second: ______
22. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following personnel to provide written and/or verbal Spanish and English translation services for the 2011-2012 school year as per attached Exhibit N.
Motion: ______Second: ______
23. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following personnel for the 2011-2012 high school winter sports as per attached Exhibit O.
Motion: ______Second: ______
24. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following personnel for the 2011-2012 middle school winter sports as per attached Exhibit P.
Motion: ______Second: ______
25. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following personnel for the 2011-2012 middle school extracurricular as per attached Exhibit Q.
Motion: ______Second: ______
26. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following personnel pending all necessary paperwork completed (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):
Enrica Ciafardonia – middle school part-time personal care aide Exhibit R
James Butler, Jr – substitute teacher pending a New Jersey substitute certificate
Nicholas Henry – substitute teacher pending a New Jersey substitute certificate
Nicole Lillie – substitute teacher pending a New Jersey substitute certificate
Lauren Triboletti – substitute teacher pending a New Jersey substitute certificate
Brianna Fidier – substitute teacher pending a New Jersey substitute certificate
Stephanie Galletta – substitute teacher pending renewal of New Jersey substitute certificate
Cheryl Re – substitute teacher. She has an elementary education certificate
Aimee Barts – substitute teacher. She has an elementary education certificate
Angela Azcona – substitute teacher. She has a New Jersey substitute certificate
Mark Jones – substitute bus driver - $11.00/hr
Motion: ______Second: ______
27. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Erica Reich, a student from Rowan University, to observe in the elementary school and high school.
Motion: ______Second: ______
28. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve Patricia Chappine, a student from Drexel University, to observe in the high school.
Motion: ______Second: ______
Programs
29. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Chapter 192/193 Funding Data for 2012-2013 as per attached Exhibit S.
Motion: ______Second: ______
30. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the agreement between the National Center for Assault Prevent and the Hammonton Board of Education for the Atlantic/Cape May County Child Assault Prevention Project for the 2011-2012 school year as per attached Exhibit T.
Motion: ______Second: ______
31. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Bilingual/ESL Three Year Program Plan for the 2011-2014 school year as per attached Exhibit U.
Motion: ______Second: ______
Students
32. Resolution No. 11 11 R: Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the Notification of Intent to Participate in the Interdistrict Public School Choice for the 2012-2013 School Year for the following:
A.J.S. - currently a 4-year old
Motion: ______Second: ______
33. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a parent waiver for a Board of Education hearing for a high school student, #215026.
Motion: ______Second: ______
34. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the out of district placement for a high school classified student, #212015, to Coastal Learning Center retroactive to October 17, 2011.
Motion: ______Second: ______
35. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a classified student (A.W.) from Pine Hills School District on a tuition basis.
Motion: ______Second: ______
36. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a request from an out of district employee to have his children attend the early childhood center and middle school on a tuition basis.
(1) 6th Grade Student $4345
(1) 1st Grade Student $4345
Motion: ______Second: ______
Miscellaneous
37. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve a request from the middle school to accept a check that was donated by the Hammonton Home and School Association in the amount of $2000.00.
Motion: ______Second: ______
. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve for 2nd reading and adoption of the following policies: (Policies are in district office for your perusal)
P-1100 Community Relations - Communications with the Public
P-1120 Community Relations - Board of Education Meetings
P-1330 Community Relations – Use of School Facilities
P-4112.8 Instructional Personnel – Nepotism
P-4117.27 Instructional Personnel – Arrest Reporting Requirements for Certificated Personnel
P-4119.26 Instructional Personnel – Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)/Computer & Resources by Teaching Staff Members
P-4151.1 Instructional Personnel – Personal Illness & Injury/Health & Hardship
P-4212.8 Support Personnel – Nepotism
P-4217.27 Support Personnel – Arrest Reporting Requirements for Support Personnel
P-4219.26 Support Personnel – Acceptable Use of Computer Network(s)/Computer & Resources by Teaching Staff Members
P-4251.1 Support Personnel – Personal Illness & Injury/Health & Hardship
P-5131.5 Students – Vandalism & Violence
P-5145.4 Students – Equal Educational Opportunity
P-6142.4 Instructional Program – Physical Education & Health
P-6145.1 Instructional Program – Private Funding of Extracurricular Activities
P-6145.2 Instructional Program – Extracurricular Activity Participation Fees
P-6145.4 Instructional Program – sports-Related Concussions & Head Injuries
P-6145.15 Instructional Program – Intramural/ Interscholastic Competition
P-6147.2 Instructional Program – New Jersey Interdistrict Public School Choice Program
P-9111 Bylaws of the Board – Qualifications of Board Members
P-9200 Bylaws of the Board – Orientation & Training of Board Members
Motion: ______Second: ______
38. Resolution No. 11 11 R (W): Resolved that the Hammonton Board of Education approve the following policies for 1st reading: Exhibit V
P-3320 Business & Non-Instructional Operations – Purchasing Procedures