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Agenda Mtg: 11.16.10
Regular Mtg: 11.23.10
The regular meeting of the Old Bridge Township Board of Education, was held on November 23, 2010, and was called to order at 7:31 p.m. with Ms. Andriani, Hopman and McDermott, and Messrs. Donofrio, Henry, Piccillo, Sulikowski, and Weber. Mr. Gonzalez arrived at 7:35pm. Also present were Dr. Bosco, Dr. Perrino, Ms. Mongon, Donna Kibbler, Dr. Piscitelli, Dr. Bettencourt, Dr. Cuthbert and Christopher B. Parton, Esq., Board Attorney.
The meeting was properly advertised in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq. Notices were posted at each of the district schools and in the newspapers designated at the Board organization meeting.
In Memoriam
Move the Board acknowledge the death of
Terri Conte
Retired Language Arts Teacher
for Jonas Salk M.S.
and
Express its deepest sympathy to
her family and friends.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Donofrio moved, seconded by Hopman the following minutes be approved:
Regular Meeting / October 21, 2010
Closed Session / October 12, 2010
October 21, 2010
Vote: Donofrio, Henry, Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber, Andriani and McDermott – YES.
Gonzalez not yet present. Motion carried.
RECOGNITION
Donofrio moved, seconded by Henry the following:
the Board recognize the following students of the Future Educator’s Association for their assistance with the child care program at Parent University:
Kristen Adames / Saddaf JanBrianna Algarin / Melissa Jewell
Sabrina Attianese / Alexis Klubeck
Gianna Bergamo / Jamielynn Little
Shannon Berry / Nicole Lombardi
Kaitlyn Brennan / Danielle LaCava
Kelly Brennan / Lindsey Malone
Julia Cherofsky / Jenna Marino
Erica Cintron / Kayla Marino
Brianna Cognat / Victoria Medina
Kailee Colatrella / Arianna Pariso
Jessica Cooper / Caitlin Pariso
Sherinne Cosme / Kimberly Powers
Danielle DeFonte / Marissa Perlmutter
Brittany DePinto / Melissa Prisco
Rachel DePinto / Venus Ranieri
Lisamarie Donofrio / Michele Reed
Nicole Drews / Vanassa Rochford
Brianna Duggan / Dana Ruiz
Megan Dunn / Maria Ruiz
Kimberly Faragasso / Kristen Sastoque
Nicole Faynor / Stefania Schianodicola
Megan Gaunt / Besha Sela
Kerry Glynn / Jordan Sicknick
Christina Gyug / Alyssa Tavernise
Jessica Harding / Victoria Veltre
Toni Jacobs / Ashley Villa
the Board recognize the following students of the ROTC for their assistance with our Parent University on 10/7/2010:
Michael Razillard / Erik WichaaLouis Edmond / Julia Pyun
Gregory Jackson / Jonathan Hogan
Bridgette Roman / David Chai
WilliamTamke / Brian Alonso
Dennisse Torres
the Board recognize the following students of the Peer Leaderships Program for their assistance with our Parent University on 10/7/2010:
James Manise / Kush PatelJennifer Fox / Carly Miller
Matthew Long / Emily Angstadt
the Board approve Item 1-4 of the recognition section.
Vote: Gonzalez, Henry, Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber, Andriani, Donofrio and McDermott – YES.
Motions carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
HEARING OF RESIDENTS (Agenda Items Only)
The Board encourages questions, feedback and viewpoints. School Boards are strengthened by diversity of viewpoints to foster dialogue in a spirit of school-community partnership that builds effective policy and problem-solving.
POLICY
Present for first reading the following Bylaws/Policies (on file in Business Office):
POLICY ALERT 190
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/Title
/Action
0146
/Board Member Authority
/Revised Recommended Policy
0171
/Duties of Board President and Vice President
/Revised Recommended Policy
0173
/Duties of Public School Accountant
/Revised Recommended Policy
2431.3
/Practice and Pre-Season Heat-Acclimation for Interscholastic Athetics
/New Suggested Policy
2431.4
/Concussion Testing and Return-To-Play
/New Suggested Policy
4159 /Support Staff Member/School District Reporting Responsiblities
/New Recommended Policy
5516 /Use of Electronic Communication and Recording Devices
/Revised Mandated Policy
6112 /Reimbursement of Federal and Other Grant Expenditures
/New Mandated Policy
6830 /Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
/Revised Mandated Policy
8310 /Public Records
/Revised Recommended Policy
ATHLETICS
Donofrio moved, seconded by Gonzalez, the Board approve the following coaches for the 2010-2011 school year:
Name / Position / Step/StipendA / Kevin McCann / Assistant Coach, Boys’ Basketball – OBHS / 3A/ $4,992
Vote: Henry, Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber, Andriani, Donofrio, Gonzalez and McDermott – YES.
Motion carried.
CURRICULUM
Andriani moved, seconded by Donofrio the following:
the board approve the following destinations for job coaching sites for the 2010-2011 school year to provide students with disabilities, who are over the age of 17 and enrolled in the Transition Planning course, with at least weekly structured learning experiences that are either coached by special education teachers who are trained to provide coaching for Structured Learning Experience or by mentors from the business:
s Toys R Us, Englishtown
s A & P, Old Bridge
the board approve the elementary field trip destination list to include the Old Bridge YMCA. (Attachment A-1)
the Board approve the following courses as required for the Class of 2014, per the New Jersey Department of Education: “Personal Finance/Civic Rights & Responsibilities” and “Small Business Ownership/Civic Rights & Responsibilities” the 2.5 credit finance portion is required for a high school diploma.
Vote: Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber, Andriani, Donofrio, Gonzalez, Henry and McDermott – YES.
Motions carried.
FINANCE
Weber moved, seconded by Hopman the following:
the following bill lists dated November 17, 2010 be approved separating PO 103063 for Arbe Landscaping and PO 103200 for Sodexo:
$ 101,763.30 / $ 885.00$ 762,213.70
the Board adjust the following out-of-district placements for the 2010-2011 School Year (Attachment B-1).
the Board of Education approve Budget Transfer #11 for the 2009-2010 school year (Attachment B-2)
the Board accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 (CAFR), the Report to Management on Examination of Accounts for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, the Condensed Financial Statements for the period ending June 30, 2010 and the Corrective Action Plan (Attachment B-3).
the Board approve the tuition amount to Old Bridge for the following student for the 2010-2011 school year: Student From Class. Tuition
32824 Matawan MC at OBHS $24,450.
the board approve Stress Care of New Jersey, LLC in Old Bridge as one possible provider for psychiatric danger assessments at a cost of $300 per assessment (paid by the District if parents do not have insurance that covers this). Their State License for Outpatient Services #10174-01-04 is effective from 10/18/10 to 10/17/13.
the Board approve Contract Allowance Adjustments:
Change Order # / Project-Additions & Alterations / Amount / Vendor1 / Custodial Services / $19,840 / All Clean Building Services
the Board approve the revised funding for the following teachers employed and assigned to the NCLB Program for the 2010-2011 school year (Schedule B-4).
the financial reports of the Treasurer of School Moneys for the month of September 2010 be approved.
the financial reports of the School Business Administrator for the month of September 2010 be approved.
the Board approve the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary’s 2010-2011 Budget Status:
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-16.10 I certify that as of September 30, 2010 no budgetary account has obligations and payments (contractual orders) which in total exceed the amount appropriated by the district board of education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1 and N.J.S.A. 18A:22-34.
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Nancy M. Mongon
School Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Vote: Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber, Andriani, Donofrio, Gonzalez, Henry, Hopman and McDermott – YES.
Motions carried.
Weber moved, seconded by Hopman the Board approve payment of PO 103063 for Arbe Landscaping.
Vote: Sulikowski, Weber, Andriani, Donofrio, Gonzalez, Hopman, Piccillo and McDermott – YES.
Henry - No Vote.
Motion carried.
Weber moved seconded by Hopman the Board approve the payment of PO 103200 for Sodexo.
Vote: Weber, Andriani, Donofrio, Henry, Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski and McDermott – YES.
Gonzalez - No Vote.
Motion carried.
NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL – OFFICE
Henry moved, seconded by Gonzalez the following:
the Board approve the reassignment of Laura Kosakowski, from Secretary, Old Bridge High School Main Office, Classification C/Step 10 to Guidance Secretary at Old Bridge High School, Classification D/Step 10 $40,162, 01/01/11, effective January 3, 2011, replacing L. Hazel, retiring. (Budget Account #11-000-218-105-01-000)
the Board approve the reassignment of Kathleen Falci, from Secretary in Special Services, Classification D/Step 3 to Secretarial Assistant/Special Services, Classification B/Step 3 $29,145 01/01/11, effective January 3, 2011, replacing S. Heiser retiring. (Budget Account # 11-000-219-105-00-000)
the Board remove the following names from the Substitute Clerical/Secretarial list effective November 23, 2010: (Budget Account # 11-000-240-105-00-089)
Dawn Duggan / Leslie Jonesthe Board approve the employment of Kaneez Khan, Substitute Clerical/ Secretarial for the month of October 2010. (Budget Account # 11-000-240-105-00-089)
Vote: Andriani, Donofrio, Gonzalez, Henry, Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber and McDermott – YES.
Motion carried.
Andriani moved, seconded by Gonzalez the following motion be separated.
Move the Board approve the employment of Lori Clinton, Part Time Student Activities Clerk Salk/Sandburg Middle Schools $11.44 per hour, 15 hours per week, effective November 29, 2010. (Budget Account # 11-000-240-105-00-216)
Vote: Andriani, Donofrio, Gonzalez, Henry, Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber and McDermott – YES.
Motion to separate carried.
Andriani moved, seconded by Gonzalez the Board approve the employment of Lori Clinton, Part Time Student Activities Clerk Salk/Sandburg Middle Schools $11.44 per hour, 15 hours per week, effective November 29, 2010. (Budget Account # 11-000-240-105-00-216)
Vote: Donofrio, Gonzalez, Henry, Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber and McDermott – YES.
Andriani - NO
Motion carried.
NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL – OPERATIONAL
Henry moved, seconded by Gonzalez the Board approve the transfer of James Graham from Fieldman to HVAC Maintenance (trainee), replacing J. Adelhock, at a salary of $56,931 (12/2010)/ $59,271 (1/1/11); Step 9, Maintenance Salary Guide, effective December 1, 2010.
Vote: Gonzalez, Henry, Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber, Andriani, Donofrio and McDermott – YES.
Motion carried.
NON-CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL – OTHER
Gonzalez moved, seconded by Donofrio the following:
the Board employ Dorothy Matrale as a registered nurse for the 2010-11 school year, RN Step 04, $32,682/ $33,509, at OBHS, replacing A. Marques, effective 12/01/10. (11-000-213-100-01-000)
the Board employ Phyllis DellaBella as a long term substitute registered nurse for the 2010-11 school year, RN Step 01, $30,629, at Southwood Elementary School, replacing M.A. Toto (WC), effective 11/24/10 through December 23, 2010. (11-000-213-100-17-000)
the Board employ Regina Callahan as a registered nurse for the 2010-11 school year, RN Step 04, $32,682/ $33,509, at Salk and Sandburg Middle schools, replacing M. Perez, effective 01/01/11. (11-000-213-100-03-000, 11-000-213-100-04-000)
the Board employ Eileen Maley as a long term substitute registered nurse for the 2010-11 school year, RN Step 01, $30,629, District Floater (home base Voorhees Elementary School), replacing J. Altamura (LOA), effective 11/24/10 through December 23, 2010. (11-000-213-100-00-000)
the Board approve the employment of the following highly qualified Paraprofessional Aide. (Including authorization for employment in the Title I, NCLB, IDEA Federal Programs.):
Name / School / Step/Credit / Salary / Date / Budget CodePatricia Tucci / Southwood
LTS-LD / Step 1/No Credits
Bus Duty Increment / $14,554-9/1/10
$14,554-2/1/11
10% / 11/29/10-3/25/11 / 11-204-100-106-00-000
the Board approve the employment of Lisa Corrado, Substitute Paraprofessional Aide effective November 29, 2010.
the Board approve the retirement of the following Paraprofessional Aides with deep appreciation for their years of dedicated service to the District:
Name / School / Years of Service / EffectiveA Ann-Lynn Matisoff / Cheesequake - BSIP / 34 / 1/1/11
B Maria Tesoriero / OBHS – ESL / 25 / 1/1/11
the Board approve an amendment to the following salary adjustment:
Name / From / To / EffectiveDonna Ventura
Paraprofessional Aide / Step 4/15 Credits
$15,664-9/1/10
$16,029-2/1/11 / Step 4/30 Credits
$16,224-9/1/10
$16,604-2/1/11 / Retroactive to
9/1/10
the Board reassign the following Noonhour Supervisors from Substitute to Regular:
Name / School / EffectiveA Priya Nair / Memorial / 10/26/2010
the Board employ the following substitute Noonhour Supervisors for the 2010- 2011 school year at $9.20 p/hr.
Name / School / Effective /A MaureenCamillary / Carpenter / 11/08/2010
B Rebecca Weinstein / Carpenter / 11/08/2010
the Board approve the following student teachers for the Spring semester of the 2010-2011 school year:
A James Phillips / OBHSB Danielle Gleason / Southwood
C Melinda Toto / Southwood
D Susana Abreu / Salk
E Michael Moscatello / OBHS
F Stephen Logan / OBHS
G Samantha Ottrando / Cheesequake
H Elaine Powell / Miller
I Lindsay Thackara / Carpenter
J Kelly Murphy / McDivitt
K Ilana Greenberg / Grissom
L Kristina Pesco / Shepard
M Justine Reyes / Salk
N Jonathan Butts / OBHS
the Board approve the following budget code change effective September 1, 2010:
Name / From / ToLaura Pisapia / 20-231-200-100-00-000 / 11-000-240-105-00-087
Joan McCue / 11-000-240-105-00-000 / 20-231-200-100-00-000
Vote: Henry, Hopman, Piccillo, Sulikowski, Weber, Andriani, Donofrio, Gonzalez and McDermott – YES.
Motions carried.
CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
Andriani moved, seconded by Gonzalez the following:
the Board approve the retirement of the following staff member(s) with deep appreciation for their years of dedicated service to the District.
Name / School / Years of Service(Approximate) / Effective
A / Patricia Sheffer / Cooper, Grade 2 / 23.4 / 01/01/11
B / Janet McKevitt / McDivitt – BSIP / 11.2 / 11/01/10
C / Donna Lempicki / Salk – BSIP / 41.4 / 01/01/11
D / Angelo Narcisi / OBHS, Social Studies / 37.4 / 01/01/11
E / Cristina Penton-Ruder / OBHS, Spanish / 16.4 / 01/01/11
the Board accept the following resignation(s):
Name / Position / EffectiveA / Tina Lucas / OBHS, Biological Science / 12/17/10
B / Jennifer Santos / Sandburg, Science / 12/31/10
the Board employ the following personnel as long-term substitutes for the 2010-2011 school year, and approve submission of an application to the Middlesex County Superintendent of Schools for Authorization for Emergent Hiring. (Including authorization for employment in the Title I, NCLB or IDEA Federal Programs):
Name / Position / Degree/Step / Salary / EffectiveA / Victoria Sadowsky
Repl. V. O’Brien
11-240-100-101-00-000 / Shepard, ESL
Certification(s)
Elementary;
English as a Second Lang.;
Principal/Supervisor / DR/04 / $56,966/
$58,302 / 11/24/10-04/15/11
B / Timothy Goffred
Repl. D. Notaro
11-120-100-101-13-000 / Miller, Grade 3
Certification(s)
CEAS: Elementary K-5 / BA/01 / $43,722 / 11/29/10-03/15/11
C / Kathleen Donovan
Repl. C. Lowery
11-120-100-101-15-000 / Shepard, Grade 5
Certification(s)
Elementary K-5 / BA/01 / $43,722 / 01/27/11-05/03/11
D / Gina LoMonaco
Repl. H. Thompson
11-130-100-101-04-000 / Sandburg, LAL
Certification(s)
CEAS: English / BA/01 / $43,722 / 11/29/10-06/30/11
the Board approve salary adjustments effective 09/01/10: (Attachment D-3)