HARDYSTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES
MAY 24, 2011
7:00 PM – HARDYSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA
I Call to Order
Board President Christine Clavin called the budget workshop meeting of the Hardyston Board of Education to order on May 24th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria of the Hardyston Middle School, 183 Wheatsworth Road, Hamburg, NJ. President Christine Clavin read the Open Public Meetings Act statement.
II Pledge of Allegiance
III Roll Call
Mr. Todd Anderson absent
Mrs. Dorothy Beltramine present
Mr. Ed Blahut absent
Mr. Gregg Hoffmann present
Ms. Cindy McVey present
Mr. Bill Repasy present
Mrs. Cheryl Whitehead present
Mr. Randy Roof present
Ms. Christine Clavin present
Mr. Martin G. Sumpman present
Mr. James Sekelsky present
Quorum confirmed: [X ] Yes [ ] No
Special Guest(s) Present: Teresa Zinck - HTEA______
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Staff Members Present:
Community Members Present: ______
Other: ______
MISSION STATEMENT
The Hardyston School District together with our parents, families and community is dedicated to preparing our students for the 21st Century by providing each student with a quality education, in a safe and caring environment, which allows all students to achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels and includes the knowledge, confidence, and self-esteem to be successful life-long learners in a culturally diverse democracy.
IV Workshop
1. Update on any additions/revisions to draft of Agenda
2. Update on Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant and Direct Install Incentives
V Public Comment (Board Policy #1200) – Agenda “Action” Items only as indicated under Committee Reports, numbered, with “motion to” in the introduction statement.
“All regular and special meetings of the Hardyston Township Board of Education shall be open to the public. Because the Board desires to hear the viewpoints of citizens throughout the district, and also need to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner, it shall schedule one or more periods during each meeting for public participation. Each speaker will be given a maximum of three (3) minutes per subject with a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes for all speakers on that subject. Additional segments in two-minute increments must be approved by a majority vote of the Board quorum present.
The Board President shall be responsible for recognizing all speakers, who shall properly identify themselves” (please provide name and street address).
Teresa Zinck – Policy What are the new changes
Sumpman – these are additional enforcements P-8 Leave replacement position should/could be the 6th grade math. Intent is to place Francis Kevil into a tenure track position.
VI Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes of March 29th and April 26th , 2011
2. Minutes of April 26, 2011 Executive Session
ACTION ITEM(S): ____ Regular and Executive Minutes ____
Motion to adopt: Clavin Seconded by: Roof
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
VII Superintendent’s Report
VIII Old Business
IX New Business
Equity Pricing for School Lunches
COMMITTEE REPORTS & AGENDA ACTION ITEMS
FINANCE – Cheryl Whitehead, Chairperson
F-1
Motion to approve and recognize $3,967.67 in transfers for the month of April 2011 pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (c)1.
F-2
Motion to approve the attached Bills List for the month of April 2011 in the amount of $932,830.36.
F-3
Motion to approve and accept the Treasurer of School Monies Financial Report(s): April 2011.
F-4
Motion to approve and accept the Board Secretary’s Monthly Financial Report(s): April 2011.
We hereby certify, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, that as of the date of the Board Secretary’s Monthly Financial Reports, no budgetary line item account has encumbrances and expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of 6A:23-2.11(a).
ACTION ITEM(S): ____F-1 – F-4____
Motion to adopt: Whitehead Seconded by: Clavin
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
PERSONNEL
All Personnel resolutions are based on the recommendation of the Superintendent.
P-1
Motion to approve the substitutes listed below to be placed on our substitute calling list for the 2010/2011 school year. Employment is on an emergent basis, if necessary, and contingent upon criminal history background clearance as required by P.O. 1986, C.116.
NAME / POSITION / CERTIFICATIONDawn Ebisch / Custodian / N/A
Caitlin Dean / Teacher / Sub Cert, Exp. 7/1/16
Diane Rotonda / Teacher / Sub Cert, Exp. 7/1/16
P-2
Motion to approve the substitutes listed below to be placed on our substitute calling list for the 2011/2012 school year. Employment is on an emergent basis, if necessary, and contingent upon criminal history background clearance as required by P.O. 1986, C.116.
NAME / POSITION / CERTIFICATIONLinda Houghtaling / Teacher / Standard
Beverly Devine / Teacher / Standard
Patricia Lytle / Teacher / Standard
ACTION ITEM(S): ____P-1-P-2 ____
Motion to adopt: Roof Seconded by: Hoffmann
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
P-3
Motion to approve the following individuals for the 2011 Summer Preschool Handicapped Program beginning June 27, 2011 through July 29, 2011, from 9:00 am – 11:30 pm:
Lisa Napovier, Preschool Teacher, 15 hours per week $35.00 p/h
Laura Balunis, Aide, 3 hours per day $10.00 p/h
Kelly Morse, Aide, 3 hours per day $10.00 p/h
Marianne Nichols, Aide, 3 hours per day $10.00 p/h
Cheryl Selden, Aide, 3 hours per day $10.00 p/h
ACTION ITEM(S): ____ P-3 ____
Motion to adopt: Roof Seconded by: Whitehead
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
P-4
Motion to approve the following individuals for the 2011 Summer Multiple Disabled Program beginning June 27, 2011 through July 29, 2011, from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm:
David Fencsak, Teacher, 4 hours per day $40.00 p/h
Maria Flaherty, Aide, 4 hours per day $10.00 p/h
Judy Vogel, Aide, 4 hours per day $10.00 p/h
Robin Stark, Aide, 4 hours per day $10.00 p/h
Michelle Newsome, Aide, 4 hours per day $10.00 p/h
Renee Krukovsky, Aide, 4 hours per day $10.00 p/h
ACTION ITEM(S): ____ P-4 ____
Motion to adopt: Roof Seconded by: Beltramine
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
P-5
Motion to approve the following individuals for the 2011 Summer Preschool Handicapped and Multiple Disabled Programs beginning June 27, 2011 through July 29, 2011:
Robin Stoll, Speech Therapist, 6 hours per week $85.00 p/h
Amy Shea, Nurse, 20 hours per week $40.00 p/h
J & B Occupational & Physical Therapy Services $88.00 p/h
Beverly Devine, Substitute Aide $10.00 p/h
Linda Houghtaling, Substitute Aide $10.00 p/h
Deborah Nichols, Substitute Aide $10.00 p/h
Heather Emory, Substitute Aide $10.00 p/h
ACTION ITEM(S): ____ P-5 ____
Motion to adopt: Roof Seconded by: Whitehead
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
P-6
Motion to approve Eileen Gardner, LPN, to split the work week (two days per week) with Karen Sarno (three days per week) for the period of July 1, 2011 to August 17, 2011 at a rate to be determined.
ACTION ITEM(S): ____ P-6 ____
Motion to adopt: Roof Seconded by: Clavin
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
P-7
Motion to approve Amanda Bonney as Elementary Teacher (Grade 3) for the 2011/2012 school year at a salary and rate to be determined upon ratification of the HTEA contract.
P-8
Motion to approve Frances Kevil as Middle School Teacher (Math – Grade 6) for the 2011/2012 school year at a salary and rate to be determined upon ratification of the HTEA contract.
P-9
Motion to approve Kelly Morse as a Resource Room Teacher (Grade 5) for the 2011/2012 school year at a salary and rate to be determined upon ratification of the HTEA contract.
P-10
Motion to approve Kristina Luciano as Middle School Teacher (Grade 5) for the 2011/2012 school year at a salary and rate to be determined upon ratification of the HTEA contract.
ACTION ITEM(S): ____ P-7-P10 ____
Motion to adopt: Roof Seconded by: Beltramine
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
P-11
Motion to approve the following summer custodial workers as stated; start date is June 23, 2011:
Name / Hourly RatePenny Mackerley (20 hrs p/wk) / $12.00
Josh Bennett / $12.00
Kelly Hontz / $12.00
Patty Clipperton / $10.00
Evan Kasa / $10.00
ACTION ITEM(S): ____ P-11 ____
Motion to adopt: Roof Seconded by: Whitehead
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
CURRICULUM/PROGRAMS
C/P-1
Motion to approve the listed travel events in agreement with Chapter 53, Public Law 2007, Title 18A, and Board Policy 9250:
Event / Date / RegistrationFee / Mileage & Other Expenses / Employee/
Board Member
Anti-Bullying Workshop, Newton / 6/3/11 / -0- / -0- / K. Tamke
Anti-Bullying/Peer Mediation Workshops, Rutgers, Newark / 7/20/11
8/18/11 / -0- / $68.20
Total for both / K. Tamke
C/P-2
Resolved to approve the following parent-paid class trip(s) for the 2011-2012 school year:
Grade / Destination / Date / Cost Per Student3 / Quiet Valley Living History Farm, Stroudsburg, PA / 10/17/11 / $20.00
ACTION ITEM(S): ____C/P1-2 ____
Motion to adopt: Clavin Seconded by: Beltramine
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
POLICY
POL-1
Motion to approve first reading of the following policies:
5113 Attendance, Absences, and Excuses
6171.3 At Risk and Title I – Parental Involvement
ACTION ITEM(S): ____POL-1 ____
Motion to adopt: Clavin Seconded by: Beltramine
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
FACILITIES/OPERATIONS
F/O-1
Motion to approve the use of the middle school as a training site for PathStone Corporation, a non-profit agency committed to improving employment opportunities for Seniors 55+, for the purpose of providing training to low income persons or those who have poor employment prospects. This program is coordinated with Senior Community Service Employment Program and the U.S. Department of Labor.
ACTION ITEM(S): ____F/O-1 ____
Motion to adopt: Beltramine Seconded by: Whitehead
MOTION YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Anderson X
Beltramine X
Blahut X
Hoffmann X
McVey X
Whitehead X
Roof X
Clavin X
COMMITTEE REPORTS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
1. Thank you note from Wallkill Valley Regional High School to Hardyston Student Council
NEW JERSEY & SUSSEX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS’ ASSOCIATION EVENTS:
Date(s)/Event / Board Member / Location / RegistrationFee / Travel & Other Expenses
June 7th, NJSBA Legal Forum / Randy Roof / Monroe Twsp / $150 but board has paid credit / none
Motion to approve travel: Roof Seconded by: Clavin
All in favor. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Non-Action or Non-Agenda Items
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was presented by __Clavin______and seconded by _Beltramine______that the Hardyston Township Board of Education enters private session at 8:50______p.m. to discuss ______ which is exempt from public participation pursuant to New Jersey Public Law 1975, Chapter 231,“Open Public Meetings Act”. Any discussion held by the Board which need not remain confidential will be made public when appropriate. Minutes of the private session will not be disclosed until the need for confidentially no longer exists. The Board will reconvene in public session at the conclusion of the closed session.
All in favor. Motion carried.
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
Motion to the Board of Education will return to public session at _____ p.m.
ACTION ITEM(S): ____Re-Open Public____
Motion to adopt: Clavin Seconded by: Hoffmann
All in favor. Motion carried.
BOARD ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
With no further action or discussion required of the Hardyston Township Board of Education at this time, a motion was presented by __Clavin______, and seconded by _Hoffmann______, to adjourn the meeting at ___9:12______p.m.
All in favor. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
James R. Sekelsky
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
For Approval: June 28th, 2011
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