MINUTES
A SPECIAL MEETING and 2004/2005 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING of the Howell
Township Board of Education was called to order at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 in
the Cafetorium of the Howell Township Middle School North, 501 Squankum/Yellowbrook Road,
Farmingdale, New Jersey.
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Mrs. Patricia Blood, Board President
Mrs. Valerie A. Rosenberg, Board Vice President
Mr. Robert Antonaccio, Board Member
Mr. Mark A. Bonjavanni, Board Member
Mrs. Mary Cerretani, Board Member
Mr. Louis C. Corato, Board Member (arr. 8:20 p.m.)
Mr. Gene Tanala, Board Member (left 1:00 a.m.)
Ms. Elaine C. Taylor, Board Member (arr. 8:10 p.m.
left 1:00 a.m.)
Dr. Enid Golden,
Superintendent
Dr. Jorden Schiff,
Assistant Superintendent/
Curriculum and Personnel
Mrs. Susan Vonsover,
Assistant Superintendent/
Pupil Services
Mr. Herbert C. Massa,
Assistant Superintendent/
Board Secretary
Ms. Gayle Levy,
Assistant to the Board Secretary
Mrs. Roberta Schick,
Board Stenographer
and approximately 150 citizens,
employees and reporters
AGENDA
A. Roll Call – Salute to Flag:
B.
Announcement by President: “Adequate notices of this meeting, as required by Chapter
231, PL 1975, were distributed by the Secretary on March 24, 2004.”
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Approval of Minutes:
Approve
Minutes
Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2004
MINUTES
Executive Session Minutes, February 18, 2004
APPROVED
Special Executive Session and Regular Board Meeting Minutes, March 3, 2004
Executive Session Minutes, March 3, 2004
Mr. Massa noted on the February 18, 2004 minutes, some of the votes indicate a 9-0
vote when there were only eight members of the Board at that time, he noted that the
minutes would be corrected to reflect the correct vote, indicating the Members of the
Board present at the meeting.
Mr. Tanala noted that he and Mrs. Taylor voted no on the acceleration costs on the
bills list, and it is not noted. Mr. Massa asked if the Board was in agreement with
that correction. There was no objection from the Board, Mr. Massa stated that the
minutes would be corrected.
MOTION TO
APPROVE MINUTES: Mr. Antonaccio
SECOND: Mrs. Cerretani
Mr. Corato and Ms. Taylor arrived after the vote was taken.
D.
VOTE: 6-0
Board President’s Comments:
Mrs. Blood announced this is the last meeting of this Board, and she thanked the Board
and citizen members who sat on the district’s committees. She stated that Howell is one
of the few Board of Educations that has citizen input on committees as well as having an
elected Board.
E.
Correspondence:
1.
Memorandum to the Board Secretary from the Supervisor of Buildings and
Grounds dated February 3, 2004 containing information for his review from Lentz
Engineering Associates.
2.
Correspondence to Community Leaders from the Monmouth County League of
Women Voters dated February 26, 2004 regarding forum on property taxes.
3.
Memorandum to Participating New Jersey Boards of Education from Capital
Financial Advisors dated February 27, 2004 regarding Refunding of 1993 Public
Schools Small Project Loans - Final Savings.
4.
February 2004 Food Service Department Operating Statement.
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5.
Township of Howell Certificate of Approval dated March 1, 2004 for work on
Adelphia-Farmingdale Road.
6.
Correspondence to the Board from the Township of Howell dated March 1, 2004
regarding Summer Concert Series.
7.
Release from the New Jersey Association of School Administrators regarding
administrative costs.
8.
Correspondence to the Board Secretary from the Monmouth County
Superintendent of Schools dated March 2, 2004 regarding appropriating surplus
below 3%.
9.
Correspondence to TAK Construction from The Prisco Group dated March 3,
2004 regarding installation of steel plates at the new middle school.
10.
Correspondence to Epic Management from TAK Construction dated March 3,
2004 regarding quarry tile in the new middle school.
11.
Correspondence to the Board Secretary from the Monmouth County
Superintendent of Schools dated March 4, 2004 acknowledging receipt of school
facilities projects to be completed pending approval from the Department of
Education.
12.
Facsimile to the Board from the NJSBA Central Field Office dated March 4,
2004 regarding Northern Regional Gang Meeting.
13.
Memorandum to the Board Stenographer dated March 5, 2004 advising
cancellation and rescheduling of March 24th Board Meeting.
14.
Memorandum to the Board from the Superintendent dated March 5, 2004
attaching documents for the 2003-2004 Superintendent Evaluation.
(Memorandum and attachments on file in Superintendent's Office)
15.
Memorandum to the Board from the Superintendent dated March 5, 2004
regarding Key Communicators' Meeting.
16.
Memorandum to the Board from the Administrative Secretary dated March 5,
2004 attaching articles that appeared in local newspapers.
17.
Correspondence to the Board Secretary from the Township Clerk dated March 5,
2004 regarding tentative and final sewer approval for Land O'Pines School.
18.
Memorandum to the HTEA President & Building Reps, PTA/O Presidents and
Maintenance Office employees from the Assistant to the Board Secretary dated
March 8, 2004 regarding six-month asbestos surveillance.
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19.
Correspondence to the Commissioner of Education from the New Jersey
Association of School Administrators dated March 8, 2004 regarding
administrative penalties on local school districts.
20.
Memorandum to the Board from the Superintendent dated March 9, 2004
containing the Superintendent and Board Self-Evaluations. (Memorandum and
attachments on file in Superintendent's Office)
21.
Correspondence from the Port Monmouth School District dated March 9, 2004
regarding Character Education Magic Show entitled "Bully Proof Your School:
The Magic of Character".
22.
Township Council Public Participation March 9, 2004 Meeting Agenda.
23.
Correspondence to various contractors from Epic Management dated March 10,
2004 regarding work to be completed before CO is secured.
24.
Correspondence to the Board Secretary from Epic Management dated March 10,
2004 regarding Prisco letter to Falasca on installation of modifications to air
handling unit.
25.
Memorandum to the Board from the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and
Personnel dated March 10, 2004 regarding school report cards.
26.
Order of Candidates Positions on Ballot for April 20, 2004 School Board
Election.
27.
Correspondence to the Board Secretary from Matthew Giacobbe, Esq., Board
Attorney dated March 10, 2004 regarding OPRA Request - Asbury Park Press.
(Correspondence filed in Executive Session Minute Book)
28.
Correspondence to the Vice Principal of Adelphia School from the Township
Clerk dated March 10, 2004 regarding Adelphia School as an election-polling
place.
29.
Correspondence to the Board Secretary from the Township Clerk dated March 10,
2004 regarding Adelphia School as an election-polling place.
30.
Certificate of Approval dated March 10, 2004 for work by Aponte Construction at
north campus middle school site.
31.
Memorandum to the Board from the Administrative Secretary dated March 12,
2004 attaching article that appeared in the Asbury Park Press.
32.
Facsimile to the Board Secretary from the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds
dated March 12, 2004 regarding Middle School North fire alarm concern.
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33.
Memorandum to the Board from the Board Stenographer dated March 12, 2004 as
a reminder to complete the Superintendent and Board-Self Evaluations.
34.
Correspondence to The Prisco Group from Arnold Steel Co. dated March 12,
2004 regarding delays to new middle school project.
35.
Copy of HVAC General Concerns for Adelphia and Greenville Schools.
36.
Copy of Memorial Middle School Kitchen Concerns.
37.
Memorandum to the Board Stenographer from the Director of Food Service dated
March 15, 2004 regarding new walk-in freezer at Land O'Pines School.
38.
Memorandum to the Board Secretary from the Transportation Supervisor dated
March 15, 2004 regarding accident on Van PX 7 and Anderson Route 202.
39.
Facsimile to TriRidge Construction from The Prisco Group dated March 16, 2004
regarding outstanding change order items for the new elementary schools.
40.
Correspondence to the Superintendent from Life Safety Institute dated March 16,
2004 referencing bill regarding CPR.
41.
Memorandum to the Board Secretary from the Assistant Transportation
Supervisor dated March 18, 2004 regarding Bus # 43 accident.
42.
Correspondence to the Superintendent and Board Secretary from the County
Superintendent of Schools dated March 18, 2004 regarding the administrative
code concerning evaluation of school districts.
43.
Memorandum to various contractors from Epic Management dated March 19,
2004 regarding required list of items for the new middle school.
44.
Memorandum to Chief School Administrators and School Business
Administrators from the Office of School Funding dated March 19, 2004
regarding Katzenbach School for the Deaf tuition.
45.
Memorandum to the Board from the Board Stenographer dated March 22, 2004
regarding new walk-in freezer at Land O'Pines School.
46.
Email to the Board Secretary dated March 22, 2004 regarding article from
NJASBO on the state deficit and recent newspaper articles.
47.
Correspondence to Arnold Steel Co. from The Prisco Group dated March 22,
2004 regarding change order request for the new middle school.
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48.
Memorandum to the Board Secretary from the Transportation Supervisor dated
March 23, 2004 regarding a Farrell van accident.
49.
Fax to various contracts from Epic Management dated March 24, 2004 regarding
scheduling a meeting.
50.
Correspondence to the Board Secretary from the Offices of Michael S. Simon
dated March 25, 2004 regarding the new elementary schools and Building
Services Installations.
51.
Memorandum to the Board from the Superintendent dated March 26, 2004
regarding the 2004-2005 school calendar.
52.
Memorandum to the Board from the Board Secretary dated March 26, 2004
containing copies of information given to attorney Mutter. (Memorandum on file
in Board Office in Open Records Act File)
53.
Correspondence to Mayor Konopka from the Board President dated March 26,
2004 confirming budget meeting.
54.
Facsimile to Kurt Olender, Esq. from The Prisco Group dated March 26, 2004
regarding final change orders from TriRidge Construction for the new elementary
schools.
55.
Notices of the following meetings:
a) Community Relations - Tuesday, March 9, 2004 at 8:00 p.m.
b) Policy - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
c) Policy - Cancellation of March 16, 2004 meeting and rescheduling to
Tuesday, March 23, 2004.
d) Ad-Hoc Technology - Monday, March 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
e) Cancellation Notice of March 24, 2004 Board Meeting.
f) Finance - Monday, March 29, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
56.
Minutes of the March 1, 2004 Finance Committee Meeting.
57.
Copy of March 2004 Alert issued regarding judgment against Board of Education
in Atlantic City for construction delays.
58.
Copies of Police Reports on accidents that occurred on 3/15, 3/18 and 3/23/04.
59.
Memorandum to the Board from the Supervisor of Accounts dated March 31,
2004 containing year-to-date expenditures for the New Schools Referendum.
60.
Memorandum to the Board from the Assistant to the Board Secretary dated March
31, 2004 regarding 2004-05 tentative budget.
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Copy of The Prisco Group's Chart of change Orders for New Schools.
Superintendent’s & Board Secretary’s Report:
1. 2004/05 Budget Presentation - Mr. Robert Antonaccio, Chairperson - Finance Committee:
Dr. Golden welcomed everyone and introduced Mr. Antonaccio, Chairperson of
the Finance Committee. Mr. Antonaccio explained that the responsibilities of
the budget begin with staff and Administration. The budget is reviewed by the
Finance Committee and then is approved by the Board. He noted that the Board
would be approving the budget this evening. Mr. Antonaccio advised that the
budget’s development process begins in September. An assessment of needs is
conducted, state aid is reviewed, and between February and March, budget
adjustments are made. On March 3rd, the Board as required by statute issued the
Tentative Budget to the County and State for their review. Mr. Antonaccio
advised that this evening is the Public Budget Hearing, and on April 20th the
budget is voted on. The budget’s goals take into consideration the Strategic
Plan. In 2000, the Board developed the Strategic Plan, and this fall, the Board
will again formulate another Strategic Plan for the next five years. The Strategic
Plan Committee in 2000 was made up of many members of the community. The
Strategic Plan makes up many parts of the budget, i.e., student achievement,
school facilities, safety, technology, and professional staff. Mr. Antonaccio
noted that finance is a large part of the Strategic Plan. The only new initiative in
this year’s budget is the opening of the Howell Memorial Middle School. The
cost to open the new school is $1.8 million, and although some staff will be
transferred from other buildings, other expenses that will be incurred are for the
hiring of additional teaching staff, hiring of administrative and support staff,
purchases of supplies and textbooks, technology, utilities, and the provision of
athletics and after-school busing.
Mr. Antonaccio stressed that this budget also maintains the current quality of
education, as well as maintains the district’s technology and safety. He stressed
the importance of noting the areas that are mandatory and discretionary when
reviewing the budget. A significant portion of the district’s programs are
mandated by the State and Federal Governments, i.e., special education, the
Gifted and Talented Program, equal education opportunities, English as a
Second Language, etc. The school district is mandated to address the New
Jersey Core Curriculum Standards, i.e. literacy, mathematics, science, social
studies, etc. Mr. Antonaccio noted some of the discretionary services that are
provided – additional health services, co-curricular activities, basic skills,
remedial programs, vice principals/supervisors, staff development, technology
and busing. High quality staff must be recruited and trained to meet the
requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act.
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Mr. Antonaccio presented the following breakdown of the proposed 2004-2005
school budget:
General Fund
$85,747,513
State and Federal Programs $ 2,972,971
Debt Service
$ 7,991,067
Grand Total
$96,711,551
The budget has increased 4.32%, and the new middle school represents a 2%
increase to the budget itself. Revenue sources are 60%, i.e., the local tax levy,
state aid is 34.5%, federal aid is 2.4% and other sources are approximately 3%.
Mr. Antonaccio stressed that the level of state aid is decreasing. Student
instruction and support and special education instruction and support, represents
half the budget. Mr. Antonaccio noted that 78.5% of the budget is contractual
and includes busing services. Debt is 8.25%, funded programs are 3%, and
discretionary spending is 10% of the budget and includes items such as utilities,
textbook supplies, co-curricular activities and miscellaneous transportation. In
an attempt to offset some of the costs, the district has refinanced outstanding
debt with low interest rates, refinanced early retirement pension liability,
adopted the Early Retirement Incentive Plan, and reduced high usage of health
benefits, replacing it with a low usage benefit plan. Mr. Antonaccio advised that
the district is increasing its submissions of applications for discretionary grants
and for State contributions to fund building improvements, i.e., the Land
O’Pines School’s sewer project. In an effort to reduce costs, new copiers were
purchased and installed at the elementary schools from a single source supplier,
there are continued joint and inter-local agreements with the Township, and
there is a continuation of educating special education students within the district.
Mr. Antonaccio stated that circumstances beyond the district’s control are
unfunded State and Federal mandates, increases in special education costs,
opening of the new middle school, debt service resulting from all the
improvements to the facilities, increased special education costs, increased
insurance, utilities and transportation costs, and the increased need and reliance
on the commercial ratable base.
Mr. Antonaccio stressed the need for property tax reform. State aid has not kept
up with the increased costs of programs. The public was advised that Mr.
Bonjavanni, the Board’s liaison to the Monmouth County School Boards
Association and New Jersey School Boards Association would be speaking this
evening about some efforts for tax reform.
Mr. Antonaccio noted that the total school budget which needs to be raised from
local taxes is approximately $58 million, which reflects an increase of
approximately 16 cents, equating to an increase on an average assessed home of
$150,000 of $241.35. The school tax on an averaged assessed home of $150,000
would be $2,934. Mr. Antonaccio pointed out that if the district reduced the tax
by one cent, it would have to reduce the budget by approximately $560,000
which would only result in a $14.00 yearly decrease in taxes.
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Upon completion of his budget presentation, Mr. Antonaccio stressed the
importance of everyone voting on April 20th. He thanked Mr. Massa and Ms.
Levy for their outstanding work on the budget, and he thanked the Board and
citizen members who sat on the Finance Committee for their hard work and
dedication.
Mrs. Blood thanked Mr. Antonaccio for his outstanding presentation.
G.
Committee Briefs:
1.
Mr. Tanala, Chairperson of the Buildings and Grounds Committee advised
that the committee and the Ad-Hoc Technology Committee met last week and
discussed the purchase of the walk-in freezer and the PowerSchool licenses to
complete the conversion of the ten schools. The Board is being asked to
approve Items #600-8 through 600-11, and the cost for these items will be
coming from the Food Service Department’s budget. A licensed electrician
will be needed for upgrading the electric. Mr. Tanala noted that the Board is
also being asked to approve Item 600-16 to eliminate a drainage problem at
Newbury School. The Ad-Hoc Technology Committee met with Mr. Dunne to
finalize the PowerSchool licenses so that the conversion can be completed.
The committee had pricing concerns, specifically on the 20% maintenance
fees for the first year and the first student information fee of $2.00 per student.
A sales representative met this past Monday with Mr. Corato, Mrs. Rosenberg
and Mr. Massa to discuss a further reduction in price. Mr. Corato negotiated
the price from $145,000 to $120,000. Mr. Tanala stated that Mr. Dunne and
Mr. Sharp were available to answer any questions.
2.
Mr. Bonjavanni, Chairperson of the Community Relations Committee advised
the committee did not meet last week; however, a Key Communicators
Meeting was held, at which Mr. Antonaccio made a presentation similar to
this evening’s budget presentation.
3.
Mr. Bonjavanni, Legislative Liaison advised that last year, the Board wrote a
resolution addressing the issue of full funding of State mandates. At that time,
a series of letters was issued to State legislators, including the Governor,
requesting continued support and funding for the school system and the
provision of better property tax relief . A petition was created and distributed
to the district’s PTA/O’s asking them to distribute the petition in their
schools. The signatures were forwarded to the legislators and New Jersey
School Boards Association, requesting their support for getting property tax
relief.
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Mr. Bonjavanni reiterated previous comments he has made, advising residents
on how to access New Jersey School Boards Association’s website to obtain
examples of letters that can be written to legislators and the Governor, asking
them to reconsider some of the costs inflicted on districts from the No Child
Left Behind Act and from other mandates. The Board also forwarded a
resolution that was not adopted by New Jersey School Boards, asking for
increased aid to reduce the burden on districts for transporting homeless
children.
4.
Mrs. Rosenberg, Chairperson of the Construction Committee reported that the
Certificate of Occupancy for Memorial Middle School should be received by
the end of April. The contractors are currently working on punch list items
and general cleanup. Mr. Sharp has custodial staff doing the final cleaning in
the classrooms, restrooms and polishing floors. Mrs. Rosenberg noted that
some technology equipment going into the new school is being approved this
evening. There was a concern about the foyer’s tile; however, the tile is not
slick, and there should not be a sliding issue.
Mrs. Rosenberg called the Board’s attention to the following items on the
agenda – Items #600-22 and 600-23 are change orders for Falasca
Mechanical, that will not result in a change to the contract price. Item #60024 is a change order for Electri-Tech that is an add-on to the contract for
Memorial Middle School. Items #600-25 and 600-26 are closeouts for Weir
Welding, and $40,000 will be deducted from the contingency for that
contractor. The Board will be authorizing final payment to Weir Welding.
Item #A4 on the Addenda is a change order for Little Silver Electric for work
at Greenville School for items that the Board requested and was needed to
meet code requirements. The Board is also authorizing final payment to Little
Silver Electric. Item #A5 is a change order to Harold Marks Plumbing which
will decrease the contract amount, and final payment is being authorized to
the company for Adelphia and Greenville Schools.
5.
Mrs. Rosenberg, Chairperson of the Labor Relations Committee stated she has
some items for Executive Session.
6.
Mr. Corato, Chairperson of the Policy Committee advised the committee met
on Tuesday, March 23rd, and there are several first readings in the 200 Series
this evening, as well as the second reading in the 700 Series. He stated if
there are any questions, he could be contacted.
7.
Mrs. Cerretani, Chairperson of the Nutritional Advisory Committee stated that
Mr. Tanala discussed Items #600-8, 600-9, 600-10 and 600-11. She noted that
these items would be paid from the Nutrition budget. She stressed that any
money in that budget must be used for food services. At the present time, the
department is in “the black”, and she stressed the need for the walk-in freezer
and approval of these items.
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Comments from the Public:
WHEREAS, the Howell Township Board of Education determines that the
comments from the public portion of Board Meetings will last 45 minutes, and
WHEREAS, the Board determines that the public comments portion will be
conducted in accordance with Board Policy 903, and individuals shall be limited to 3
minutes each, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Howell Township Board of
Education will cease conducting business, and the meeting will be open to the public
at that time for a 45-minute period.
1.
Mr. John Lebrio voiced concerns about the three-minute limitation of public
comments. Mrs. Blood responded that the Board has never enforced the rule.
Mr. Lebrio thanked Mr. Tanala for saving the district money on the copiers.
Mr. Lebrio voiced concerns about the following items: twenty-two employees
who total $288,000 in pay raises, bubble raises, the expense of paper products,
the line item for district security, money received by retirees participating in
the Early Retirement Incentive Plan, and membership dues paid to
organizations for principals and administrators. Mrs. Blood informed him that
the salary increases are contracted salaries and are based on the salary guide.
Mr. Massa informed Mr. Lebrio that contract raises are part of contract and
are subject to negotiations with the HTEA and HTAC. Mr. Massa advised
Mr. Lebrio that forty-seven people will be taking part in the ERIP, which has
resulted in a net savings in the budget of $1,622,136. In response to questions
about paper products, Mr. Massa advised that when looking at the total line
item in the Supplies Account, Mr. Lebrio will note that the Board and
Administration have recommended an overall reduction in that account of
$775.00, and this is rampant throughout the overall expenses' line items. He
noted that within the line item, the supervisors have allocated certain amounts
of money based on reduced amounts overall. Mr. Sharp also explained that
paper suppliers have increased their prices. He also added that today, the
annual custodial bids were opened, and the prices are in line with the projects
costs. The new schools have been opened, and more paper products are being
used. Mr. Massa stressed that the amounts indicated are allowances and are
reasonable estimates. He also advised that payments of dues are contractual
items. The line item for district security contains an allocation for some of the
supplies used for identification badges issued in the district. Mr. Lebrio
questioned the cost of locks and raised concerns about issuing keys to
contractors. Mrs. Blood advised him, the incident involved one key. Mr.
Massa added the contractor is a Township resident who was working in the
evening to ensure the expedient installation of the copiers.
In response to concerns raised about the expense for locks, he also advised
that each year there is an estimated allowance for keys.
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2.
Mr. Charles Cherro voiced concerns about two principals in the K-5 schools
that have populations of 525 students. Dr. Golden explained that the schools
have one principal and part-time vice principals that have shared
responsibilities between vice principals and supervisors. She stressed that the
district is very low with Central Office administrators. She further stressed
that there are many State mandates that have to be met, and rather than have
more administrators in Central Office, the Board has chosen for the safety of
the children, to have the administrators in the school buildings. and they all
have district-level supervisory responsibilities.
Mr. Cherro voiced concerns about the secretarial staff in the schools. He was
advised there are one secretary and one office assistant in the schools. Mrs.
Blood noted that the office staff is needed to take care of the paperwork that is
required. Mr. Cherro voiced concerns about the increase in taxes and also
about the cost of the mandated programs, which result in higher taxes.
3.
Mrs. Lorraine Altshul advised Mr. Cherro of the chaos that resulted in
Ramtown School on 9/11, and she stressed that some of the chaos might have
been avoided if there was additional administrative staff. She praised the
excellent quality of education in the district.
4.
Mrs. Barbara Dixel, Township Liaison praised the excellence of education
received in Howell Township. Mrs. Dixel voiced the following concerns:
72% of the property taxes are the school tax, the school budget should be
printed in other local newspapers that are more accessible than the Asbury
Park Press, Board Meeting minutes should be transcribed and placed on the
website in a more timely manner, use of the Pri-Port machines, the fact that
the two-home based periods that have been eliminated from the curriculum
now costs the district more money for a teacher because the GEPA Prep has to
be given after school so that there is more instructional class time during the
school day. Mr. Massa advised Mrs. Dixel that under New Jersey law, the
only newspaper that meets the standard for publication of the budget is the
Asbury Park Press, and the district is required to advertise the budget in that
format. The district can transmit the budget to the other newspapers, but they
are not under any obligation to print the budget. He noted that notices of
meetings are transmitted to the other papers. Mrs. Dixel was further advised
that the minutes are up-to-date. It was noted that the Pri-Ports copy images on
oak-tag, and several teachers in the audience advised that it is less expensive
to print on the Pri-Ports.
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Dr. Schiff told Mrs. Dixel that an additional teacher was not being hired for
GEPA Prep after school. Mrs. Dixel stated that GEPA Prep should be given
during the school day. Mrs. Blood stressed that instructional time has been
increased on subjects that the students are being tested on the GEPA. Mrs.
Dixel questioned how much more of the acceleration fees are included in this
budget. Mr. Massa advised her that all the acceleration fees and all of the
construction costs are not in this budget, but are in the bond issue. Mr. Massa
stated that the building project is well within budget.
Mr. Del Rossi and Mr. Alberto Alayon advised those present that during the
design phase of the project, there was foresight to put contingencies into the
contract. There is money in the contract for the change orders. He stressed
that a lot of the change orders are not changes to the contract but are required,
some required by the Code Officials to enhance the safety of the buildings.
Other change orders were requested by the Board to enhance the facilities. He
stressed that the project is under budget.
Mr. Del Rossi presented a brief presentation of the building project. He
stressed that even with the change orders; there is a balance for each school.
The change orders do include the acceleration costs. Mr. Del Rossi and Mr.
Alayon stressed that even taking into consideration the adverse weather
conditions this winter, the schools opened on time and under budget.
Mrs. Dixel voiced concerns about the expenses contained in Items #600-22,
600-23 and 600-24 and states that these items should have been contained in
the original plans and should have been done when the schools were built.
Mrs. Dixel asked about the meeting that will be held on April 13th. Dr.
Golden advised her that several of the PTA’s invited the Board or
Administration to do budget presentations. The meetings were placed on the
district website. Mrs. Dixel requested that the PTA’s publish the dates. Mrs.
Dixel stressed that she has no problem with Dr. Golden’s performance, but
she that she has concerns regarding the Board’s extension of Dr. Golden’s
contract at the last meeting. She voiced concerns that the contract was
extended for three years when there is still 2 ½ years on the current contract.
She also voiced concerns regarding the hour that the contract was approved
and that it was approved prior to the Board’s review of Dr. Golden. Mrs.
Rosenberg responded this is not the first time that the Board has taken such
action for a Superintendent. She stressed this was done in an attempt to
prevent Dr. Golden from retiring. She reiterated the events that transpired and
noted that the action was not on the agenda because there was discussion that
took place in Executive Session. Mr. Massa also confirmed that similar action
was taken for Dr. Pelia and Dr. Kuzminski. Mrs. Blood noted for the record
that the Board has completed its review of Dr. Golden.
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5.
Mrs. Cathy Pilott applauded the Board for the work it does and the time and
effort it devotes. She stressed the need for the vice principals in the schools.
She stated that people should vote to pass the budget because the children
need what is contained in the budget.
6.
Mrs. Marcie Nowicki voiced concerns that the YMCA is still not fulfilling
the spirit of negotiations that occurred when she and Mrs. Blood bartered
services. She voiced concerns about the employee working two positions who
is indicated in Item #400-14. Mrs. Clark responded the person is a Lead in
the kitchen and would be working as a substitute dispatcher when needed.
Mrs. Nowicki reiterated a past incident when an employee worked in two
departments and had to be paid benefits because the employee worked thirtyfive hours a week. Mr. Massa advised that there was a problem with overtime
involving people working over eight hours in one day who exceeded the hours
in that position’s job classification which made the Board liable to pay
overtime. He stressed that Payroll will monitor the thirty-five hour threshold.
Mrs. Nowicki voiced concerns about Item #500-1 and stressed that the Board
needs to evaluate student residency. She voiced concerns about educational
dollars being spent on engineering costs for the installation of water and
sewer at Land O’Pines School, and especially costs incurred because of the
OEM Building. She asked about the Board appearing before the Planning
Board on the water and sewer. Mr. Massa advised he has rescheduled the
appearance before the Planning Board. She asked if the Township has
provided assurances that they will physically do the work. Mr. Massa
responded that Mr. Davis has confirmed this verbally. He assured her that
any engineering and planning for the water and sewer has nothing to do with
the OEM Building. The Board gave the OEM a perpetual lease on a two-acre
plot. Mrs. Nowicki was further advised that all of the engineering, fees and
soft costs involved with this project are part of the State grant approved by the
Department of Education to bring water and public sewer to the Land O’Pines
School, which has 44 year-old septic system.
Mrs. Nowicki voiced the following concerns: two years of salary indicated in
the budget for competitive grants, the copying and distribution of various
information sent home regarding the budget, and the feeding of four-hour
employees and some administrators for free. Dr. Golden advised that she
authorized the copying as part of the “Get Out the Vote Effort”. Mrs. Blood
requested that Mrs. Nowicki share with Mr. Massa the information on who is
receiving free food. Mrs. Nowicki raised questions regarding the General
Supplies Account, and she requested that the Board ensure that the children
are not shortchanged in that account.
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Dr. Golden and Mr. Massa assured Mrs. Nowicki that the per pupil
expenditure has remained the same and has not been reduced. Mr. Massa
stated that the allocation for the computer program has been reduced because
of the intention to lease purchase any acquisitions in this area for the ensuing
school year. Mrs. Nowicki raised questions regarding the reduction in the
Science Account, and she was advised that Mrs. Tinnirella needed less money
than was needed in last year’s budget. Dr. Golden reaffirmed that nothing
was taken away from the children. Mrs. Nowicki voiced concerns that GEPA
Prep was taken away. Dr. Golden stated that additional areas were created to
increase instructional time, and Mrs. Nowicki responded that children who are
at risk do not do well in large group settings. Mrs. Nowicki requested that the
Guidance Program be looked at and after the new redistricting, the Board
evaluate where it is appropriate to place guidance counselors. She also asked
that the Board assess the need for media assistants. Mrs. Nowicki voiced
concerns about late busing costs and children being on half-full buses,
participation in the 401a and 457 accounts, participation in the Employee
Assistance Program and payment of dues for administrators in more than one
organization.
Mrs. Nowicki requested that the clause in the administrators’ contract that
pays for union dues be eliminated. Mr. Massa advised her that the clause has
been in the contract since 1989, and the Board by a majority voted approved
the principals’ contract and that item. Mrs. Nowicki questioned the hiring of
6.5 teachers that she thought were being hired because of class size reduction
in Grades K-2. Dr. Schiff responded that the 6.5 teachers are for existing
classes in order to maintain the twenty-five number in class size. to reduce
class size 8.2 teachers would be needed.
Mrs. Rosenberg advised her that there was discussion about the possibility of
placing a second question to reduce class size on the budget question. She
noted that if the second question was approved and the budget was defeated,
the Board would be obligated to fulfill its obligation to reduce class size while
cuts would have to be made in the regular budget. Mr. Antonaccio added that
6.5 teachers are needed to maintain the scheduling for the twenty-five and
twenty-eight student class size; however, with the opening of the new
buildings, there is a reduction in the average class size throughout the district.
Mrs. Nowicki raised questions on the substitute calling system, she also raised
questions, and Dr. Schiff advised her that the current system is being
expanded. She raised questions about the stipend for the teacher in the
schools after-school. Dr. Schiff responded that the total cost to date is
$977.50. She asked if that has been budgeted for next year, and Dr. Schiff
responded this is something that would have to be approved for next year.
Mrs. Nowicki stated that the anticipated cost would have to be in the budget
for three schools. Dr. Schiff advised it is anticipated that for the final season,
the cost should be approximately $862.00.
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Mrs. Nowicki raised questions about the number of media specialists. Dr.
Schiff responded that one of the existing salaries is no longer going to be
necessary. One of the leaves-of-absences is filled by a contracted long-term
sub-position, and he stressed these positions are hard to fill. Mrs. Nowicki
asked if there were six affirmative votes on February 18th to extend Dr.
Golden’s contract. Mr. Massa advised a majority of the full Board is needed
to appoint a Superintendent’s renewal contract, and there was a vote of 6-0 to
approve the contract.
7.
Mr. Ken Scout questioned the increase in the ratable base. Mr. Massa advised
him that the ratable base in Howell Township increased $63,628,834. The
school district is on a July 1 to June 30 tax year, and the municipality tax rate
is on a calendar year of January 1 to December 31. The district is benefiting
from the ratables because the levy from the year 2003 calendar has increased
11.46%, and the tax rate has increased 8.96%. He noted that although taxes
are increasing, they are not increasing as quickly because of expansion of the
ratable base. He stressed that the Board’s problem is that it has two main
sources of revenue, which are the State of New Jersey and the local taxpayers.
Mr. Massa further advised that the ratables are established as of October 1,
2003 for next year. Mr. Scout stressed the importance of the ratables reducing
taxes.
8.
Mr. Francis Scheideler voiced concerns about the amount being spent for
furniture contained in the quote from School Specialty that was approved at
the March 3rd Board Meeting. Mr. Scheideler was apprised that some
information is being transferred to Memorial Middle School and other
furniture is being ordered. Mr. Massa advised him that he has a schedule of
the furniture, and he advised that the furniture is being lease purchased.
9.
Mrs. Teresa Torsiello raised questions on various items on the agenda. She
raised a question about the Professional Development Plan. Dr. Schiff
advised her that the Professional Development Plan outlines the professional
development activities that are collaboratively developed by the Teachers'
Association and Administration, and the County Office requires every district
to submit the plan. Mrs. Torsiello questioned the stipends paid for mentoring
teachers. Dr. Schiff responded there is a mentoring committee, and the
mentoring State mandated. In response to questions raised by Mrs. Torsiello,
Dr. Schiff advised that Project Explore is the K-3 G&T Program. He noted
that over the past few summers, curriculum work has been done for the
program.
Mrs. Torsiello voiced concerns about Item #400-19, and she voiced concerns
about paying an extra night for an employee to stay three nights for a two-day
workshop. Mr. Massa explained that there is a workshop also on the first day.
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Mrs. Torsiello raised questions about staff transfers to the new middle school.
Dr. Schiff advised her that it is anticipated that one sixth grade team at Middle
School North (2 teachers) would be dropped, and there would be a drop in the
seventh and eighth grade team at Middle School North (four teachers on each
team). It is anticipated at Middle School South, there would be a drop in one
eighth grade team (4 teachers). He noted a total anticipated drop of 14
teachers. Dr. Schiff advised that the staffing analysis indicates that twentytwo teachers will be needed to fully complement Memorial Middle School's
classroom teachers, thereby creating a need for eight new hires. In response
to questions raised by Mrs. Torsiello on the bubble step, Mrs. Blood explained
the concept of the bubble raise, indicating it is an increase that is more than a
normal increment. Mrs. Blood noted that in the past there were two bubble
steps, and there is now one. Mrs. Torsiello voiced concerns about the safety
issue on the trip to Medieval times, and the lack of space in the parking lot
when the children are picked up.
10.
Mrs. Cheryl Rosen thanked Mr. Antonaccio and the Finance Committee for
their hard work. She also thanked the Board for its contributions to the
district and to the children. Mrs. Rosen thanked the Board for not cutting
services and programs. She informed the Board about the excellent reputation
that the district has.
11.
Mrs. Sharon Carpenter Miglaccio questioned the decreases in the line item in
the budget for textbooks. Dr. Schiff responded in the K-5 textbook account,
there are always funds for replacements. The principals as part of their per
pupil allocation divide up the figure into different accounts. Questions were
raised regarding how library books and other textbooks are being paid for.
Mr. Massa responded they will be paid for from an aggregate lease, and those
numbers are not part of the budget at this time. Some are being aggregated for
a future lease and others the Board have already approved money. The first
payment on the lease is found under the lease purchase part of the budget that
is in Capital Outlay.
Mrs. Carpenter Miglaccio raised questions regarding various accounts the
hiring of three new computer technicians. She was advised of the necessity of
the provisions contained in the accounts as well as the need for the technicians
because of the amount of computer equipment in the district and staff.
Concerns were raised regarding expenses for exterminating. Mr. Sharp
advised her that there are termite problems at Newbury and Southard Schools.
Mrs. Carpenter Miglaccio questioned the amount of change orders for the new
schools. Mr. Del Rossi advised her that there have been $300,000 in change
orders, $230,000 was for allowances and $70,000 for change orders. She
voiced concerns about the amount of change orders, and asked if there were
change orders that had to be made because items were not contained that were
in the code. Mr. Massa requested that Mr. Del Rossi give Mrs. Carpenter
Miglaccio an example of the coding.
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Mr. Del Rossi responded that when an inspection was done, it was requested
that a beam be fireproofed that was above the ceiling. Mr. Alayon stated
when the temporary certificate of occupancy was being pursued, the
inspectors decided they wanted to increase the number of exit signs and to
increase the number of fixtures connected to the emergency generator, these
requirements enhanced the buildings. He stressed that it was not necessarily
code or a requirement; however, in fairness to the code officials, they had a
very short period of time to review the drawings; therefore, there were a lot of
things that were not picked up during the review period and which were
picked up after the drawings went out to bid. Mrs. Carpenter Miglaccio
voiced concerns about the increase in the cost to the buildings because of the
acceleration costs and change orders that could have gone back into the
taxpayers' dollars. Mr. Antonaccio advised her that if the buildings were not
opened on time, the district would have incurred $3 million in debt for those
buildings even though they would not have been occupied. He also stressed
the remediation issues that have been well documented and the harsh weather
conditions. Mr. Alayon added the project from the onset was delayed which
means that the contractors were delayed, entitling them a monetary claim
against the district, and in addition, entitled to a time extension. The
contractors were not only entitled to monetary claims, but also to a two-three
month time extension.
Mr. Alayon noted that the Board needed the schools and in a bold decision,
decided to add additional money for the acceleration, pay the contractors to
accelerate the building of the schools, and to place the burden back on the
contractors to get the schools completed on time, and the project is still under
budget. Mrs. Blood added that although it might appear that extra money was
spent, in reality the taxpayers were saved what could have been an exorbitant
bill. Mrs. Carpenter Miglaccio continued to raise concerns about the
acceleration costs.
Mrs. Carpenter Miglaccio raised questions about the amount of lease back of
textbooks. She also voiced concerns about the flyers sent that were printed,
and future flyers that will be sent out. She stressed that the Board needs to
start considering small line items. Mrs. Blood stressed the achievements of the
district and children. Mrs. Rosenberg stressed that the Board has refinanced
items and has saved the district money. Mr. Corato added that the district's
last two contracts have been lower than the contracts awarded staff in
surrounding districts. Mrs. Blood stressed the savings incurred by keeping
special education children in district. Mr. Antonaccio advised that the district
took some surplus money from this year's budget and applied it against the
new budget in terms of revenue for tax relief. This budget will only have a
surplus of 1 1/2%, although the State recommends a guideline of 3% surplus,
and if a district reduces the surplus to 1 1/2%, special permission must be
received from the County.
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19
He stressed with all the comments made this evening, there have not been any
suggestions on how to reduce the budget less than the 16 cents figure.
Concerns were raised by Mrs. Carpenter Miglaccio regarding residents who
cannot afford taxes, and she requested that this be taken into consideration
when the new contract is negotiated. She thanked the Board for their
responses to her questions.
I.
Unfinished Business:
None.
J.
New Business: Consent Agenda Items:
School
Adelphia
Aldrich
Ardena
Greenville
Griebling
LOP
Newbury
Ramtown
Southard
Taunton
Middle School
North
Middle School
South
Total
ENROLLMENT AS OF FEBRUARY 2004
KDG
T1
1
2
3
4
5
6
65
46
48
92
64
81
49
84
68
46
643
30
30
88
65
65
97
65
74
59
100
61
75
72
60
50
77
57
78
72
96
58
79
75
64
59
72
76
76
77
94
71
98
68
75
68
66
92
105
82
107
62
61
7
8 SE
61
90
64
72
85
110
84
118
92
101
TOTALS
398
442
441
17
20
13
29
39
61
38
20
11
32
38
346
378
448
36
1208
749 699 762 786 877 744 820
Tuition Students (Out of District)
Total
Enrollment
889
354
7353
34.5
7387.5
February 2003 Enrollment
7477
February 2002 Enrollment
7368
February 2001 Enrollment
7432
100 SERIES - BYLAWS/OBJECTIVES:
100-1.
Approve the second reading of Policy No. 104,
Affirmative Action Program for Employment and
Contract Practices/Employment Practices Plan.
Approve
Second Reading
of Policy #104
Affirmative
Action Program
APPROVED
446
450
367
505
478
585
461
619
423
492
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100-2.
Approve the first reading of Policy No. 105, Rights
of Persons With Handicaps or Disabilities/NonDiscrimination.
PAGE
Approve
First Reading
of Policy #105
Rights of
Persons With
Handicaps or
Disabilities
APPROVED
200 SERIES – PROGRAMS:
200-1.
Approve the following class trip(s) for the 2003/04
school year:
SCHOOL/GRADE
MS North/Gr. 8
MS South/Gr. 7
MS South/Honors Choir
200-2.
200-3.
DATE
June 2, 2004
May 4, 2004
April 2, 2004
Approve
Class Trips
APPROVED
DESTINATION
YMCA Camp Topanemus, Freehold, NJ
Howell Township Hall
Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, NJ
Approve the following field trips to the Vietnam Memorial
in Holmdel, NJ for the 2003-04 school year in accordance
with the Vietnam Veterans Assistance Grant:
MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH
H. Wolny
Social Studies Teacher
D. Anderson
Social Studies Teacher
K. Amey
Social Studies Teacher
K. Fyfe
Social Studies Teacher
April 16, 2004
April 20, 2004
April 21, 2004
April 22, 2004
MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
H. VanVliet
Social Studies Teacher
J. Szyarto
Social Studies Teacher
J. Caruso
Social Studies Teacher
S. Milkowski
Social Studies Teacher
R. Higginson
Social Studies Teacher
April 26, 2004
April 27, 2004
April 28, 2004
April 29, 2004
April 30, 2004
Approve the Howell Township Public Schools Professional
Development Plan for 2004/2005.
Approve
Field Trips
to Vietnam
Memorial
APPROVED
Approve
2004-05
Professional
Development
Plan
APPROVED
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PAGE
200-4.
Approve the submission of the Lexmark Print Art
Education Program Grant application for twelve (12)
Lexmark (Z45 or Z605) color inkjet printers, twelve
(12) “Print Gallery” software packages, and twelve
(12) Teachers” guides. The total value is $1,680.00.
Approve
Submission of
Lexmark Print
Art Education
Program Grant
Application
APPROVED
200-5.
Approve the first reading of Policy No. 217, Athletic
Competition.
Approve
First Reading of
Policy #217
Athletic
Competition
APPROVED
200-6.
Approve the first reading of Policy No. 218, No
Child Left Behind Programs.
Approve
First Reading of
Policy #218
No Child Left
Behind Programs
APPROVED
200-7.
Approve the first reading of Policy No. 218.1,
Academic Standard, Assessments & Accountability.
Approve
First Reading of
Policy #218.1
Academic
Standard
Assessments &
Accountability
APPROVED
200-8.
Approve the first reading of Policy No. 218.2,
Title I-Fiscal Responsibilities.
Approve
First Reading of
Policy #218.2
Title I Fiscal
Responsibilities
APPROVED
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PAGE
200-9.
Approve the first reading of Policy No. 220, Bilingual
and ESL Education.
Approve
First Reading of
Policy #220
Bilingual and
ESL Education
APPROVED
200-10.
Approve the first reading of Policy No. 224, Services to
Nonpublic School Pupils.
Approve
First Reading of
Policy #224
Services to
Nonpublic School
Pupils
APPROVED
300 SERIES – PROFESSIONAL STAFF:
300-1.
Approve the reimbursement of 50% of the tuition cost for
the following graduate course(s) being taken during the
2003/04 school year. The staff member shall be reimbursed
consistent with contracts upon successful completion of the
course(s):
Approve
Tuition
Reimbursement
APPROVED
SPRING, 2004:
($474.00 average per credit- $711.00 maximum allowed for 3-credit course)
Tuition Cost
Cara DiMeo
M.S. North
EDD575 Action Research Proposal
(1 credit)
$ 410.00
EDA545 School Law for Educators
(3 credits)
$1,230.00
EDA 550 Human Resources Management in Education
(3 credits)
$1,230.00
University of Phoenix (MA Supervision & Administration)
Tom Letson
M.S. North/South
PSY7110 History and Systems of Psychology
(3 credits)
$1,500.00
Capella University (Doctorate Psychology)
50%
$ 205.00
$ 615.00
$ 615.00
$711.00
Kenneth R. Zelinski
Griebling/Adelphia
C7445 Brief Psychotherapies
(3 credits)
$1,590.00
$711.00
Argosy University – Sarasota (Doctorate – Counseling Psychology)
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300-2.
Accept, with regret, the retirements of the following staff
members:
NAME/SCHOOL
Judy Brockman/Aldrich
Annette Mac Arthur/Aldrich
Constance Crisofulli/Aldrich
Robert F. Clark/Griebling
Rosemary E. Malhame/LOP
Joyce R. Herring/LOP
Julie A. Del Pizzo/Newbury
Georgia L. Thatcher/Newbury
Dorothy I. Warren/Newbury
Jean E. Lowe/Newbury
Lynn Kaban/Newbury
William M. Zachary/Ramtown
Richard J. McCabe/Ramtown
Eleanor L. Oberle/Ramtown
Claudette Fannings/Southard
Deborah J. Dunne/Taunton
Carolyn C. Kellisch/MSN
William R. Vistein/MSN
Robert Michael Fleming/MSN
Godfrey W. Mazzarella/MSN
Anne L. Boyarsky/MSN
Thomas C. Conti/MS North
Joseph M. Dunne/Admin.
Eileen P. Sennett/Admin.
Cynthia S. Tinnirella/Admin.
300-3.
Accept
Retirement of
Staff
APPROVED
POSITION
EFFECTIVE DATE
Gr. 1
August 1, 2004
Gr. 2
August 1, 2004
School Social Worker August 1, 2004
Gr. 2
August 1, 2004
Basic Skills
August 1, 2004
Gr. 4
August 1, 2004
Health & Physical Ed. August 1, 2004
Media Specialist
August 1, 2004
Kindergarten
August 1, 2004
Gr. 2
August 1, 2004
Gr. 1
August 1, 2004
Health & Physical Ed. August 1, 2004
Gr. 5
August 1, 2004
Gr. 4
August 1, 2004
Vocal Music
August 1, 2004
Basic Skills
August 1, 2004
Gr. 8 Science
August 1, 2004
Special Education
August 1, 2004
Gr. 7 Social Studies August 1, 2004
Gr. 7 Science
August 1, 2004
Gr. 6 Math
August 1, 2004
Principal
September 1, 2004
Supervisor
September 1, 2004
Supervisor
September 1, 2004
Supervisor
September 1, 2004
Approve the change of salary and track for the following
individuals effective February 1, 2004:
NAME/SCHOOL
Cara DiMeo/MS North
PAGE
FROM
3 BA $39,225.00
Approve
Change of
Salary and
Track
APPROVED
TO
3 BA+15 $39,725.00
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300-4.
Extend the following leave of absence for Teresa Dowling,
Speech Teacher – Newbury School:
LEAVE
Extended Maternity Leave
Without pay
Without benefits
300-5.
300-6.
FROM
March 27, 2004
PAGE
Extend
LOA for
Speech Teacher
APPROVED
THROUGH
June 30, 2004
Amend the leave of absence for Jacalyn Withstandley, Gr. 8 Science Teacher - M.S. North, previously
approved on March 3, 2004, to read as follows:
Amend
LOA for
Grade 8
Science Teacher
APPROVED
LEAVE
Maternity Leave
With pay
With benefits
FROM
THROUGH
April 22, 2004
May 14, 2004
(17 accumulated sick days)
Family Leave
Without pay
With benefits
May 15, 2004
(12 weeks)
October 22, 2004
Extended Maternity Leave
Without pay
Without benefits
October 23, 2004
January 31, 2005
Approve the following leave of absence for Amy Libenson,
Spanish Teacher – Middle School North:
Approve
LOA for
Spanish
Teacher
APPROVED
LEAVE
Maternity Leave
With pay
With benefits
FROM
May 10, 2004
(26 accumulated sick days)
THROUGH
June 30, 2004
Family Leave
Without pay
With benefits
September 1, 2004
(12 weeks)
November 24, 2004
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300-7
300-8.
300-9.
Approve the following leave of absence for Stephanie
Vukovich, Gr. 4 Teacher – Adelphia School:
PAGE
Approve
LOA FOR
Classroom
Teacher
APPROVED
LEAVE
Medical Leave
With pay
FROM
April 12, 2004
THROUGH
Mid-day April 27, 2004
(11.5 accumulated sick days)
Family Leave
Without pay
With benefits
Mid-day April 27, 2004
(12 weeks)
October 1, 2004
Extended Medical
Without pay
Without benefits
October 2, 2004
April 12, 2005
Approve the following leave of absence for Argie Panzarino,
7th Grade Math Teacher – Middle School North:
Approve
LOA for
7th Grade
Math Teacher
APPROVED
LEAVE
Maternity
With pay
With benefits
FROM
THROUGH
May 3, 2004
June 30, 2004
(32 accumulated sick days)
Family Leave
Without pay
With benefits
September 1, 2004
(12 weeks)
November 24, 2004
Approve the following leave of absence for Jennifer Spalt,
Grade 1 Classroom Teacher – Griebling School:
LEAVE
FROM
Extended Maternity Leave September 1, 2004
Without pay
Without benefits
Approve
LOA for
Grade 1
Classroom
Teacher
APPROVED
THROUGH
June 30, 2005
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300-10.
Approve the following leave of absence for Kerrie Spina,
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher – Adelphia School :
PAGE
Approve
LOA for
Grade 5
Classroom
Teacher
APPROVED
LEAVE
Maternity
With pay
With benefits
FROM
THROUGH
June 1, 2004
June 30, 2004
(12 accumulated sick days)
Family Leave
Without pay
With benefits
September 1, 2004
(12 weeks)
November 24, 2004
Extended Maternity
November 25, 2004
January 31, 2005
300-11.
Appoint *Dana Trautweiler to the position of Gr. 5
Classroom Teacher – Southard School at Step 1 BA
$37,775.00, prorated, from April 12, 2004 through
June 30, 2004. (Replacing Heather Restiano)
Appoint
Classroom
Teacher
APPROVED
300-12.
Appoint *Velma Andrews as a Substitute Teacher for the
position of Vocal Music Teacher - Griebling School from
April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2004, at the per diem rate of
$200 per day. (Replacing Jennifer Hardy Wiessel)
Appoint
Substitute
Teacher for
Position of
Vocal Music
Teacher
APPROVED
300-13.
Appoint Nancy Ordner to the position of Special Education
Teacher - Pre-school Autistic Class - Newbury School, at
Step 1 BA $37,775.00, prorated, effective April 26, 2004
through June 30, 2004.
Appoint
Special
Education
Teacher
Pre-School
Autistic Class
APPROVED
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300-14.
300-15.
Appoint the following New Teacher Mentor(s) for the
2003/04 school year (amount paid to mentor is the
responsibility of the new teacher)
Appoint
New Teacher
Mentors
APPROVED
NAME OF MENTOR
Mark Magliozzi
SALARY
$168.75 (9 wks)
SCHOOL
Adelphia
Ardena
Griebling
LOP
LOP
Taunton
*Lauren Posten
Adam Goleski
Tiffany Cortes
*Christa Riddle
Karen Butkus
Appoint
Staff to
Write Project
Explore
Curriculum
APPROVED
AMOUNT
$315.00
$315.00
$315.00
$315.00
$315.00
$315.00
Appoint the following individuals to the position of
Substitute Teacher for the 2003-04 school year, at the
rate of 75.00 per day, as needed:
Ann Powell
Karen Inzinna
*Michelle Ballard
*Janice Lifson
*Nancy Vitello
Catherine Flott
300-17.
NEW TEACHER/SUBJECT
Dana Trautweiler/Gr. 5
Appoint the following staff members to write curriculum for
Project Explore from June 21 – June 23, 2004, for 5 hours
per day:
NAME
Debra Long
Judith Gonzalez
Albert Bohrer
Heather Gladkowski
Lisa Petrillo
Opal Peart
300-16.
PAGE
Appoint
Substitute
Teachers
APPROVED
Karen Diana
*Jennifer Franey
Kelly Ford
*William Gordon
* Geriann Rotando
Approve the attendance of Jorden Schiff, Assistant
Superintendent, at the No Child Left Behind Conference
on April 1, 2004, in Edison, NJ for a cost of $160.00.
Approve
Attendance at
Conference
APPROVED
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300-18.
Approve the attendance of Frances Dolan, School Social
Worker at a workshop entitled "Psychotherapeutic &
Psychosocial Treatment For Child & Adolescent
Disorders" at Rutgers University, Livingston Campus on
May 7 and May 21, 2004 at a cost of $195.00.
(Grant Funded)
PAGE
Approve
Attendance at
Workshop
APPROVED
*Emergent employment subject to final approval by the New Jersey Dept. of Education.
400 SERIES – SUPPORT STAFF:
400-1.
Accept, with regret, the retirements of the following support
staff members:
NAME/SCHOOL
Nancy Stitt/MSN
Kathleen M. Seyforth/LOP
Rosemarie Auletto/MSS
POSITION
CST Secretary
Special Education T.A.
Special Education T.A.
Accept
Retirement of
Support Staff
APPROVED
EFFECTIVE DATE
August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004
400-2.
Accept, with regret, the resignation of Lisa B. Rachinsky,
Special Education Teacher Assistant – Ardena School,
effective February 27, 2004.
Accept
Resignation of
Special
Education
Teacher Assistant
APPROVED
400-3.
Appoint *Maritza Nankoo to the position of Basic Skills
Teacher Aide at Southard School for 2 hrs. per day at
$7.00 per hour, effective April 1, 2004. (Grant Funded)
Appoint
Basic Skills
Teacher Aide
APPROVED
400-4.
Appoint the following individuals to the position of
Substitute Secretary/Media Assistant for the 2003-04
school year, at the rate of $57.82/$46.48 per day,
as needed:
Appoint
Substitute
Secretary/Media
Assistants
APPROVED
*Donna Gittens
*Melissa Hughes
Maria Balacco
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400-5.
Appoint the following individuals to the position of
Substitute Special Education Teacher Assistant for the
2003/04 school year at the rate of $7.00 per hour,
as needed:
*Anne Nesdill
400-6.
*Donna Gittens
*Suzette Wagner
Appoint
Substitute
Special Education
Teacher
Assistants
APPROVED
Marie Simnor
Approve the following hourly custodians for the 2003/04
school year, at the rate of $8.52 per hour, on call as needed:
*Giuseppe Illiano
PAGE
Approve
Hourly
Custodians
APPROVED
*Sharon Nolan
400-7.
Accept, with regret, the resignation of Douglas Johnston,
Tuesday thru Saturday Night Custodian - Adelphia School,
effective March 8, 2004.
Accept
Resignation of
Night Custodian
APPROVED
400-8.
Accept, with regret, the resignation of Kristian Huneke,
Night Custodian - Ardena School, effective March 8, 2004.
Accept
Resignation of
Night Custodian
APPROVED
400-9.
Accept, with regret, the retirements of the following Bus
Drivers, effective August 1, 2004.
Accept
Retirement
of Bus Drivers
APPROVED
Janet Bumbera
Beverly Taylor
400-10. Approve the following leave of absence for Maureen Galary,
Bus Driver:
LEAVE
Medical Leave
With pay
Without benefits
FROM
THROUGH
March 8, 2004
April 30, 2004
(35 accumulated sick days)
Approve
LOA for
Bus Driver
APPROVED
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400-11. Approve the following leave of absence for Ruby Heuring,
Bus Driver:
LEAVE
Extended Medical Leave
Without pay
With benefits
FROM
March 3, 2004
(22 days)
FROM
March 7, 2004
(7 days)
Approve
LOA for
Bus Driver
APPROVED
THROUGH
April 1, 2004
400-12. Approve the following leave of absence for Sara Silver,
Bus Driver:
LEAVE
Medical Leave
Without pay
With benefits
PAGE
Approve
LOA for
Bus Driver
APPROVED
THROUGH
March 16, 2004
400-13. Approve the following leave of absence for Phyllis MassaroBurke, Bus Driver:
Approve
LOA for
Bus Driver
APPROVED
LEAVE
FROM
THROUGH
Extended Medical Leave March 1, 2004
March 31, 2004
With pay
(23 accumulated sick days)
With benefits
Extended Medical Leave
Without pay
With benefits
April 1, 2004
(17 days)
April 30, 2004
400-14. Approve the following individual as a Substitute Night
Dispatcher/Clerk at the rate of $7.90 per hour, effective
April 1, 2004, as needed:
Diane R. Ingram
Approve
Substitute Night
Dispatcher/Clerk
APPROVED
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400-15. Approve the following individual as a Substitute Bus Aide,
at the rate of $7.90 per hour, effective April 1, 2004,
as needed:
PAGE
Approve
Substitute
Bus Aide
APPROVED
Deborah E. Landis
400-16. Appoint the following individual to the position of
Transportation Night Dispatcher/Clerk for the 2003/04
school year, at the rate of $11.00 per hour for 3 1/2 hours
per day, effective April 1, 2004.
Appoint
Transportation
Night Dispatcher/
Clerk
APPROVED
Colleen Daniel
400-17. Approve the following leave of absence for Marilyn Clark,
Food Service Lead - Ramtown School:
Approve
LOA for
Food Service
Lead
APPROVED
LEAVE
FROM
THROUGH
Extended Medical Leave March 8, 2004
April 30, 2004
With pay
(34 accumulated sick days)
Without benefits
400-18. Approve the following Food Service Substitutes, at the rate of
$7.00 per hour, three (3) hours per day, as needed:
*Nancy Bonham
*Carleen Ploe
*Adrianne Violett
400-19. Approve the attendance of Gayle Levy, Assistant to the Board
Secretary at the 42nd Annual NJASBO Convention in
Atlantic City on May 12-14, 2004 at a cost of $755.40.
Registration
Hotel Reservation
(3 nights @ $125.00/night plus tourism fee)
Meals (3 days @ $60.00/day minus $27.00
Kick-Off Luncheon)
Travel - 120 Miles @ $.375/mile
Tolls - 4 @ $.35
Total
Approve
Food Service
Substitutes
APPROVED
$175.00
$381.00
$153.00
$ 45.00
$ 1.40
$755.40
Approve
Attendance at
Convention
APPROVED
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*Emergent employment subject to final approval by the New Jersey Dept. of Education.
500 SERIES – PUPILS:
500-1.
Approve the second reading of Policy No. 501, Eligibility
of Resident/Nonresident Pupils.
Approve
Second Reading
of Policy #501
Eligibility of
Resident/
Nonresident
Pupils
APPROVED
500-2.
Approve the placement of a special education student at
Children’s Center of Monmouth County, Neptune, NJ for
the 2003-2004 school year at a prorated tuition of $36,993.60
plus a prorated cost of $18,000 for a teacher assistant,
effective March 26, 2004.
Approve
Placement of
Special
Education
Student at
Children's Center
APPROVED
500-3.
Approve the placement of a special education student at
Collier Services, Wickatunk, NJ for the 2003-2004 school
year at a prorated tuition of $35,973.00, effective March 15,
2004.
Approve
Placement of
Special Educ.
Student at
Collier Services
APPROVED
600 SERIES – FINANCES:
600-1.
Approve the following Resolution to adopt the 2004-05
School Budget:
Approve
Resolution
Adopting
2004-05
School Budget
MOVED TO
NON-CONSENT
AGENDA
AMENDED &
APPROVED
See pgs. 44 thru
49
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Item #600-1 Continued.
1. Approval of Base Budget
BE IT RESOLVED to approve a 2004-05 school district budget for
submission to the Department of Education as follows:
Budget
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Debt Service Fund
Total Base Budget
Local Tax Levy
$ 85,747,513
$ 2,972,971
$ 7,991,067
$ 96,711,551
$ 52,277,427
$ 5,766,151
$ 58,043,578
2. Statutory SGLAs excluding Capital Outlay and New Facility
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for the following statutory spending
growth limitation adjustment(s) to the 2004-05 school budget:
Enrollment
$
0
Transportation
$ 828,600
Special Education over $40,000
$
0
3. Statutory SGLA: Capital Outlay
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for a capital outlay statutory
spending growth limitation adjustment to the 2004-05 school budget for a
sewer system, LRFP Project Number 2290-030-03-1056 for $ 0 .
4. Statutory SGLA: Opening a New School Facility
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for a new facility statutory spending
growth limitation adjustment to the 2004-05 school budget for a 6-8 grades
middle school LRFP Number 202269 for $1,832,814.
5. Utilizing Banked Cap
Not Applicable
6. Commissioner SGLAs
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to seek approval for the following
Commissioner spending growth limitation adjustments to the 2004-05 school
budget:
Use of Early Childhood Aid
Use of Demonstrably Effective Program
Increase in Tuition
$
$
$
0
0
0
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Item #600-1 Continued.
7. Temporary Cap Adjustment for Insurance and Domestic Security Preparedness
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to seek approval for a temporary cap
adjustment to the 2004-05 school budget for certain insurance and domestic
security preparedness costs as defined under N.J.A.C. 6A:23-8.8(h).
Not Applicable
8. Separate Question(s) Proposal(s) to Voters
BE IT RESOLVED to approve a separate question (or questions) to be
presented to the voters as follows:
RESOLVED, That there should be raised an additional $
for General
Funds in the same school year 2004-05. These taxes will be used exclusively
for Not applicable at this time
.
These
proposed additional expenditures are not required by law and are in addition to
those necessary to achieve the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
9. Additional Appropriation(s) of Fund Balance on Recap of Balances lines, 1620 or
1630
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the appropriation of additional balances:
For Line 1620:
RESOLVED, That additional fund balance was appropriated between July 1,
2003 and January 31, 2004 in the amount of $96,855 to balance accounts and
will be included on Line 1620 of the Recapitulation of Balances. This
appropriation did not reduce the general fund unreserved fund balance below
the greater of 3 percent of the proposed budget year general fund
appropriations or $75,000, in conformity with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-8.6(b)1.
For Line 1630:
RESOLVED, That additional fund balance will be appropriated between
February 1, 2004 and June 30, 2004 in the amount of $ 0.00.
The numbers are the tentative budget numbers and are subject
to change.
MRS. BLOOD MOVED ITEM #600-1 TO THE NON-CONSENT AGENDA.
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600-2.
Approve the attached Extension Deposit Agreement and
Stub Service Agreement with New Jersey American Water
Company, Lawrenceville, NJ for installation of water main
and services for Land O'Pines water and sewer extension
in the amount of $94,715.00. (Part of State Grant)
Approve
Agreements
with NJ American
Water Co. for
LOP Water
and Sewer
Extension
APPROVED
600-3.
Approve the execution and delivery of a Section 15 Grant
Application between the Howell Township Board of Education
and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for the
following Department of Education approved projects and
delegate authority to Herbert C. Massa, Assistant
Superintendent/Board Secretary, to supervise the school
facilities projects indicated below:
Approve
Execution and
Delivery of
Section 15 Grant
Application
between the
HTBOE and the
NJEDA for
Projects
APPROVED
State Plan #2290-035-03-1277 Ramtown School Tile, Carpet & Abatement
State Plan #2290-040-03-1278 Southard School Tile, Carpet & Abatement
State Plan #2290-060-03-1279 Taunton School Tile, Carpet & Abatement
600-4.
Adopt 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
(Authorizes employees to participate in Deferred
Compensation Program, at no cost to the Board)
Adopt
457(b) Deferred
Compensation
Plan
APPROVED
600-5.
Extend Bid #5-02 Annual Boiler & Chimney Cleaning at
$5,900.00 and Service Time & Materials Contract $65.00
per regular hour to Allied Boiler & Repair Co., Toms
River, NJ, for the 2004/05 school year.
Extend
Bid #5-02
Annual Boiler &
Chimney
Cleaning
APPROVED
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600-6.
Approve the service contract for six (6) Pri-Port Duplicator
Machines to Stewart Industries, Freehold, NJ in the
amount of $3,000.00, including 1.2 million pooled copies
per year.
PAGE
Approve
Service Contract
for Pri-Port
Duplicator
Machines
MOVED TO
NON-CONSENT
AGENDA &
APPROVED
See pg. 49
MR. TANALA MOVED ITEM #600-6 TO THE NON-CONSENT AGENDA.
600-7.
Approve purchase of stage curtain equipment for
Memorial Middle School from Bloomfield Drapery Co.,
Inc., East Rutherford, NJ, in the amount of $3,346.80.
Approve
Purchase of
Stage Curtain
Equipment for
Memorial
Middle School
APPROVED
600-8.
Approve the installation of gas piping for Land O'Pines
kitchen to Central Jersey Mechanical, Inc., Long Branch,
NJ, in the amount of $9,873.00.
Approve
Installation of
Gas Piping for
LOP Kitchen
APPROVED
600-9.
Approve the purchase of new walk-in freezer for
Land O'Pines School from Krohn Refrigeration, Inc.
Manalapan, NJ, at a cost of $23,233.00, as recommended
by the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
(Cost will come from Food Service Department's budget)
(Telephone Poll conducted of Board on March 15, 2004 approval received)
Approve
Purchase of
of New
Walk-In Freezer
at LOP School
APPROVED
600-10. Approve the installation of the concrete pad for the new
walk-in freezer at Land O'Pines to Diamond Construction,
Dunellen, NJ, in the amount of $2,854.50.
Approve
Installation of
Concrete Pad
for New
Walk-In Freezer
APPROVED
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600-11. Approve the installation of electrical service for new
freezer at Land O'Pines School to Thomas Primak
Electrical Contracting, Inc., Howell, NJ, in the amount
of $1,750.00.
Approve
Installation of
Electrical Service
for New
Walk-In Freezer
APPROVED
600-12. Approve the removal of a tree located on property line
of Adelphia School and 65 Skidmore Drive, Freehold,
NJ.
Approve
Removal of
Tree Located on
Property Line of
Adelphia School
APPROVED
600-13. Approve Quote #Q-01-04 for the Purchase of Appliances
for Memorial Middle School from Eatontown TV &
Appliance Co., Eatontown, NJ, in the amount of $8,048.00,
as the lowest qualified quote received.
(See attached Summary of Quotes)
Approve
Quote #Q-01-04
for Purchase of
Appliances for
Memorial
Middle School
APPROVED
600-14. Approve the purchase of 47 Califone powered speakers
from Troxell Communications, Inc.,Gibbsboro, NJ, in
the amount of $5,074.00 for use at Memorial Middle
School, as the lowest qualified quote received.
(See attached Summary of Quotes)
Approve
Purchase of
Speakers for
Memorial
Middle School
APPROVED
600-15. Approve the Annual Maintenance Contact on all
Hussey Telescopic Seating at Middle School North
and Middle School South to Locker Workers, Inc.,
Bay Shore, NY, in the amount of $8,750.00.
(No increase in contract from previous years)
Approve
Annual
Maintenance
Contract on
Telescopic
Seating at Middle
Schools
North and South
MOVED TO
NON-CONSENT
AGENDA &
APPROVED
See pgs. 49 & 50
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MR. TANALA MOVED ITEM #600-15 TO THE NON-CONSENT AGENDA.
600-16. Approve proposal from Diamond Construction, Dunellen,
NJ to furnish and install an underground drainage system
to connect three (3) existing roof leader drains to eliminate
drainage problem at Newbury School, at a cost of
$5,800.00.
Approve
Proposal to
Furnish and
Install
Underground
Drainage System
at Newbury
School
APPROVED
600-17. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Aram Damadian,
AIA, Howell, NJ, as Special Projects Architect for the
2003/04 school year.
Accept
Resignation of
Special Projects
Architect
APPROVED
600-18. Approve Massimo F. Yezzi, Jr., NCARB, R.A., P.P.,
Toms River, NJ, as Special Projects Architect for the
2003/04 school year.
Approve
Special Projects
Architect
APPROVED
600-19. Approve a jointure with MOESC, Route #H3224 (combined
route) to transport two (2) homeless children from Neptune
to Middle School South, effective March 12, 2004 for a total
of 67 days. Transport one (1) homeless child from Asbury
Park to Middle School South and one (1) homeless child
from Asbury Park to Griebling School, effective March 5,
2004 for a total of 72 days, for a combined per diem rate of
$176.40, for a total cost of $12,700.80.
Approve
Jointure with
MOESC to
Transport
Homeless
Children
APPROVED
600-20. Approve a jointure with MOESC, Route #H3228 to transport
one (1) homeless child from Eatontown to Aldrich School,
effective March 15, 2004, for a total of 65 days at $163.80
per diem, for a total cost of $9,991.80.
Approve
Jointure with
MOESC to
Transport
Homeless Child
APPROVED
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600-21. Award Bid #5-04, Inter-Scholastic Spring Sports Activity
Trips for Middle School North and Middle School South to
STA (Student Transportation of America), Lakewood, NJ,
as the lowest qualified bidder, effective March 24, 2004 for
a total of 14 buses, at a total cost of $3,343.00.
(See attached Bid Breakdown)
Award
Bid #5-04
Inter-Scholastic
Spring Sports
Activity Trips
APPROVED
600-22. Approve Change Order #HC1-1 in the amount of
$16,103.00 for Falasca Mechanical for the following
items at Memorial Middle School. (Contract sum will remain
unchanged. $16,103.00 will be deducted from contingency
allowance):
Approve
Change Order
#HC1-1
for Falasca
Mechanical for
Memorial
Middle School
APPROVED
Change to tie in of kitchen exhaust controls
Additional controls for VDS's
Interlock P-4 to pulsed power system
Furnish fill and drain valves for IDEC unit
Total
$ 4,396.00
$ 5,013.00
$ 2,514.00
$ 4,180.00
$16,103.00
600-23. Approve Change Order #HC1-2 in the amount of
$3,486.00 for Falasca Mechanical to install motor operated
louvers and furnish and install the roof mounted exhaust fan
and curb for the emergency generator at Memorial Middle
School, as submitted by Epic Management. (Contract sum
will remain unchanged)
Approve
Change Order
#HC1-2
for Falasca
Mechanical for
Memorial
Middle School
APPROVED
Dissenting: Mr. Tanala and Ms. Taylor
600-24. Approve Change Order #EC1-6 in the amount of
$3,531.00 for Electri-Tech, Inc. for the following items
at Memorial Middle School, as submitted by Epic
Management.
Approve
Change Order
#EC1-6
for Electri-Tech
for Memorial
Middle School
APPROVED
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Item #600-24 Continued.
Provide power poles in kitchen
Provide shut down of electrical receptacles at
kitchen hood
Wire air compressor for sprinkler system
Provide additional exit signs
Delete electrical receptacles in the
mechanical room
Provide power to shades in the media center
and add exterior conduit for data conduit
Provide wiring to emergency generator louvers
Deduct from the allowance
Total
$1,160.00
$1,857.00
$ 932.00
$2,377.00
-$ 540.00
$3,523.00
$2,577.00
$8,355.00
$3,531.00
Dissenting: Mr. Tanala
600-25. Approve Change Order #SC2-1 to deduct contingency
amount of $20,000 from Weir Welding's contract, for
Adelphia School, as submitted by Epic Management.
(Contract sum remains unchanged)
Approve
Change Order
#SC2-1 for
Weir Welding for
Adelphia School
APPROVED
Dissenting: Mr. Tanala and Ms. Taylor
600-26. Approve Change Order #SC3-1 to deduct contingency
amount of $20,000 from Weir Welding's contract, for
Greenville School, as submitted by Epic Management.
(Contract sum remains unchanged)
Approve
Change Order
#SC3-1 for
Weir Welding for
Greenville School
APPROVED
600-27. Accept structural steel work from Weir Welding for Adelphia
and Greenville Schools and authorize final payment to
Weir Welding in the amount of $38,300 for Adelphia
School and $38,300 for Greenville School, for a total
amount of $76,600, as per the recommendation of the
Construction Manager and Architect.
Accept
Structural Work
from Weir
Welding for
Adelphia and
Greenville
Schools and
Authorize
Final Payment
APPROVED
Dissenting: Mr. Tanala and Ms. Taylor
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600-28. Approve cancellation of the following stale dated payroll
checks:
DATE
September 2002
October 2002
October 2002
November 2002
November 2002
January 2003
CHECK #
388772
390525
390526
391521
391525
393192
AMOUNT
$1,766.85
$ 166.61
$
5.06
$ 12.02
$
3.26
$ 184.12
PAGE
Approve
Cancellation of
Stale Payroll
Checks
APPROVED
600-29. Approve the January 2004 and February 2004 Reports of
the Treasurer and the February 2004 Report of the
Secretary as being in balance for the month.
Approve
Reports of
the Treasurer
and Secretary
APPROVED
600-30. Approve the payment of all bills and claims, as shown for
the periods 03/01/04 - 03/17/04 and 03/18/04 - 03/30/04
that have been certified by the Board Secretary and filed
in the Board Office.
Approve
Bills and
Claims
Submitted
by Board
Secretary
APPROVED
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2:13, I certify that as of
March 31, 2004, no budgetary line item 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 and 18A:22-8.1.
Mr. Corato absented himself from voting on all Amerada Hess bills.
Mr. Tanala and Ms. Taylor voted no on all acceleration bills.
700 SERIES - PROPERTY:
700-1.
Approve the use of four (4) buses by the Howell Township
Recreation Department on Saturday, April 10, 2004
between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the
Lacrosse Program.
Approve
Use of
Buses by
Recreation for
LaCrosse Program
MOVED TO
NON-CONSENT
AGENDA &
APPROVED
See pg. 50
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MR. BONJVANNI MOVED ITEM #700-1 TO THE NON-CONSENT AGENDA.
700-2.
Approve use of Aldrich School cafeteria or gym by the
Freewood Acres Fire Company on Saturday, May 15,
2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for fund raiser.
Cafeteria or Gym
Approve
Use of
Aldrich School
by Freewood
Acres Fire Co.
APPROVED
700-3.
Approve use of Southard School auditorium by
Solomon Schechter Academy on Monday, June 7 and
Tuesday, June 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for
dress rehearsal and Thursday, June 10, 2004 from
3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for school play.
Approve
Use of Southard
School Auditorium
by Solomon
Schechter for Play
APPROVED
700-4.
Approve use of Middle School North cafeteria by
the YMCA of Western Monmouth County from
July 6 - August 6, 2004 from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
and from 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for Before/After
Recreation Care. (New Certificate of Insurance
will be available on April 1, 2004)
Approve
Use of Middle
School North
Cafeteria by
YMCA for
Before/After
Recreation Care
APPROVED
700-5.
Accept donation from Land O'Pines School PTO
for renovation/repair and enhancement of current
audio and lighting system in the gym/auditorium
at Land O'Pines School, at a cost of $19,673.16.
Accept
Donation from
LOP PTO for
Audio and
Lighting System
in Gym/
Auditorium
APPROVED
700-6.
Accept donation of one Gateway E4200 CPU and one
Gateway EV700 monitor, valued at $400.00 from
Gabriel Cifaldi to Middle School North.
Accept
Donation of
Computer
Equipment to
Middle School
North
APPROVED
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700-7.
Accept donation to Greenville School of thirty (30)
tulip tree seedlings from The New Jersey Tree
Foundation.
Accept
Donation of
of Tulip Tree
Seedlings to
Greenville School
APPROVED
700-8.
Approve disposal of two old upright pianos at Taunton
School. (Pianos are broken and are beyond repair)
Approve
Disposal of
Two Pianos
at Taunton
School
APPROVED
700-9.
Approve the second reading of Policy No. 714, School
Integrated Pest Management Plan.
Approve
Second Reading
of Policy #714
School
Integrated Pest
Management Plan
APPROVED
Dissenting: Ms. Taylor
700-10. Authorize Freewood Acres Fire Company to utilize the
Board of Education's backhoe on April 1, 2004 to repair
septic problem at firehouse.
Authorize
Freewood Acres
to Utilize
Board's Backhoe
APPROVED
MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS #200-1 THRU 200-10,
300-1 THRU 00-18, 400-1 THRU 400-19, 500-1
THRU 500-3, 600-2 THRU 600-5, 600-7
THRU 600-14, 600-16 THRU 600-30 &
700-2 THRU 700-10 INCLUSIVE: Mr. Corato
SECOND: Mr. Antonaccio VOTE: 8-0
Mr. Corato absented himself from voting on all Amerada Hess bill in Item #600-30
Mr. Tanala voted no on Items #600-23, 600-24, 600-25, 600-27
and on all acceleration bills in Item #600-30
Ms. Taylor voted no on Items #600-2, 600-23, 600-25, 600-27, 700-9
and on all acceleration bills in Item #600-30
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New Business: - Non-Consent Agenda Items:
600-1.
Approve the following Resolution to adopt the 2004-05
School Budget:
Approve
Resolution
Adopting
2004-05
School Budget
AMENDED &
APPROVED
See pgs. 46, 47,
48 & 49
1. Approval of Base Budget
BE IT RESOLVED to approve a 2004-05 school district budget for
submission to the Department of Education as follows:
Budget
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Debt Service Fund
Total Base Budget
$ 85,747,513
$ 2,972,971
$ 7,991,067
$ 96,711,551
Local Tax Levy
$ 52,277,427
$ 5,766,151
$ 58,043,578
2. Statutory SGLAs excluding Capital Outlay and New Facility
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for the following statutory spending
growth limitation adjustment(s) to the 2004-05 school budget:
Enrollment
$
0
Transportation
$ 828,600
Special Education over $40,000
$
0
3. Statutory SGLA: Capital Outlay
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for a capital outlay statutory
spending growth limitation adjustment to the 2004-05 school budget for a
sewer system, LRFP Project Number 2290-030-03-1056 for $ 0 .
4. Statutory SGLA: Opening a New School Facility
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for a new facility statutory spending
growth limitation adjustment to the 2004-05 school budget for a 6-8 grades
middle school LRFP Number 202269 for $1,832,814.
5. Utilizing Banked Cap
Not Applicable
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Item #600-1 Continued.
6. Commissioner SGLAs
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to seek approval for the following
Commissioner spending growth limitation adjustments to the 2004-05 school
budget:
Use of Early Childhood Aid
Use of Demonstrably Effective Program
Increase in Tuition
$
$
$
0
0
0
7. Temporary Cap Adjustment for Insurance and Domestic Security Preparedness
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to seek approval for a temporary cap
adjustment to the 2004-05 school budget for certain insurance and domestic
security preparedness costs as defined under N.J.A.C. 6A:23-8.8(h).
Not Applicable
8. Separate Question(s) Proposal(s) to Voters
BE IT RESOLVED to approve a separate question (or questions) to be
presented to the voters as follows:
RESOLVED, That there should be raised an additional $
for General
Funds in the same school year 2004-05. These taxes will be used exclusively
for Not applicable at this time
.
These
proposed additional expenditures are not required by law and are in addition to
those necessary to achieve the Core Curriculum Content Standards.
9. Additional Appropriation(s) of Fund Balance on Recap of Balances lines, 1620 or
1630
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the appropriation of additional balances:
For Line 1620:
RESOLVED, That additional fund balance was appropriated between July 1,
2003 and January 31, 2004 in the amount of $96,855 to balance accounts and
will be included on Line 1620 of the Recapitulation of Balances. This
appropriation did not reduce the general fund unreserved fund balance below
the greater of 3 percent of the proposed budget year general fund
appropriations or $75,000, in conformity with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-8.6(b)1.
For Line 1630:
RESOLVED, That additional fund balance will be appropriated between
February 1, 2004 and June 30, 2004 in the amount of $ 0.00.
The numbers are the tentative budget numbers and are subject
to change.
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Mrs. Blood noted that the Board had not discussed the second question. Mr.
Antonaccio informed the Board that the Finance Committee had discussed the
separate question on Monday evening, if the budget is defeated and has to be cut,
and the second question is approved, funding would have to be found for that
question. The committee felt it would be difficult to obtain funding for that
separate question and determined not to proceed with the separate question on the
ballot.
ITEM #600-1 WAS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS, AS
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE:
600-1.
Approve the following Resolution to adopt the 2004-05
School Budget:
PER
THE
Approve
Resolution
Adopting
2004-05
School Budget
APPROVED
1. Approval of Base Budget
BE IT RESOLVED to approve a 2004-05 school district budget for
submission to the Department of Education as follows:
Budget
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Debt Service Fund
Total Base Budget
$ 85,747,513
$ 2,972,971
$ 7,991,067
$ 96,711,551
Local Tax Levy
$ 52,272,427
$ 5,766,151
$ 58,043,578
2. Statutory SGLAs excluding Capital Outlay and New Facility
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for the following statutory spending
growth limitation adjustment(s) to the 2004-05 school budget:
Enrollment
$
0
Transportation
$ 828,600
Special Education over $40,000
$
0
3. Statutory SGLA: Capital Outlay
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for a capital outlay statutory
spending growth limitation adjustment to the 2004-05 school budget for a
sewer system, LRFP Project Number 2290-030-03-1056 for $ 0 .
4. Statutory SGLA: Opening a New School Facility
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to apply for a new facility statutory spending
growth limitation adjustment to the 2004-05 school budget for a 6-8 grades
middle school LRFP Number 202269 for $1,832,814.
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Item #600-1 Continued.
5. Utilizing Banked Cap
Not Applicable
6. Commissioner SGLAs
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to seek approval for the following
Commissioner spending growth limitation adjustments to the 2004-05 school
budget:
Use of Early Childhood Aid
Use of Demonstrably Effective Program
Increase in Tuition
$
$
$
0
0
0
7. Temporary Cap Adjustment for Insurance and Domestic Security Preparedness
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to seek approval for a temporary cap
adjustment to the 2004-05 school budget for certain insurance and domestic
security preparedness costs as defined under N.J.A.C. 6A:23-8.8(h).
Not Applicable
8. Additional Appropriation(s) of Fund Balance on Recap of Balances lines, 1620 or
1630
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the appropriation of additional balances:
For Line 1620:
RESOLVED, That additional fund balance was appropriated between July 1,
2003 and January 31, 2004 in the amount of $96,855 to balance accounts and
will be included on Line 1620 of the Recapitulation of Balances. This
appropriation did not reduce the general fund unreserved fund balance below
the greater of 3 percent of the proposed budget year general fund
appropriations or $75,000, in conformity with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-8.6(b)1.
For Line 1630:
RESOLVED, That additional fund balance will be appropriated between
February 1, 2004 and June 30, 2004 in the amount of $ 0.00.
The numbers are the tentative budget numbers and are subject
to change.
Dissenting: Ms. Taylor
MOTION TO AMEND
ITEM #600-1 BY REMOVING
THE SEPARATE QUESTION: Mr. Antonaccio
SECOND: Mr. Corato
VOTE: 8-0
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Mrs. Rosenberg suggested removing the Employee Assistance Program from the
budget because as Mrs. Nowicki has indicated, the services are provided under the
health insurance plan. Mr. Massa recommended not removing the program.
Mrs. Blood requested that a poll be taken of the Board whether the Employee Assistance
Program should be removed from the budget.
Mr. Antonaccio abstained
Mr. Bonjavanni voted no
Mrs. Cerretani voted yes
Mr. Corato voted no
Mr. Tanala voted yes
Ms. Taylor voted yes
Mrs. Rosenberg voted yes
Mrs. Blood voted yes
By a consensus of the Board, it was determined that the Employee Assistance Program
would be removed from the budget.
Mrs. Blood asked if there was any other discussion regarding the budget. Ms.
Taylor suggested that something be done regarding late busing. Mrs. Blood advises
her that at one time, the Board had actually seriously considered making changes to
late busing, and found that there were students who would be on the buses for 1 hour
45 minutes. The Board then made a determination to maintain the busing. There
are a number of students who would not be able to participate in activities without
the busing. Mr. Massa suggested that if the Board does decide to reduce these items
from the budget, he strongly suggests that the next motion contain that the new
standard for people riding the buses will be up one hour and 45 minutes. Discussion
ensued regarding the late busing.
Mrs. Blood requested that a poll be taken of the Board whether the Late Busing
should be removed from the budget.
Mr. Antonaccio voted no
Mr. Bonjavanni voted no
Mrs. Cerretani voted no
Mr. Corato voted no
Mr. Tanala voted no
Ms. Taylor voted yes
Mrs. Rosenberg voted no
Mrs. Blood voted no
By a consensus of the Board, it was determined that late busing would not be removed from
the budget.
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MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM #600-1
AS AMENDED BY REMOVING THE SEPARATE
QUESTION AND REMOVING $5,000 FROM THE
BUDGET FOR THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM: Mr. Corato
SECOND: Mrs. Cerretani
Ms. Taylor voted no on Item #600-1.
PAGE
VOTE: 7-1
Mr. Tanala noted the following: "Although the budget numbers are high, he feels that
the Members of the body have gone above and beyond the previous Board and put
together a sound budget. Last year he voted no on the budget but even with the 16
cents increase for next year's budget, I feel everyone did the best they could
considering the circumstances. This by no means I support a 16 cents increase to the
taxpayers. Perhaps we need to fine tune the budget process to include the community
more. If the budget fails, I am concerned the Township will make cuts that will affect
the students and related programs; therefore, I vote yes on the budget and hope all
residents support it. Thank you."
600-6.
Approve the service contract for six (6) Pri-Port Duplicator
Machines to Stewart Industries, Freehold, NJ in the
amount of $3,000.00, including 1.2 million pooled copies
per year.
Approve
Service Contract
for Pri-Port
Duplicator
Machines
WITHDRAWN
Mr. Tanala voiced concerns that the backup indicates four machines. It was
determined that six machines would be serviced. Mr. Massa assured Mr.
Tanala that the contract would reflect that six machines would be serviced. Mr.
Antonaccio voiced concerns regarding the $3,000 fee for maintenance of the
machines. It was determined that if the company absorbs the maintenance fee
that the contract with the company would be approved.
600-15. Approve the Annual Maintenance Contact on all
Hussey Telescopic Seating at Middle School North
and Middle School South to Locker Workers, Inc.,
Bay Shore, NY, in the amount of $8,750.00.
(No increase in contract from previous years)
Item #600-15 was approved subject to receipt of
a report and a poll taken of the Board before the
contract is signed.
Approve
Annual
Maintenance
Contract on
Telescopic
Seating at
Middle Schools
North and South
APPROVED
Mr. Tanala requested that the Maintenance Department review contracts to
determine what maintenance has been done over the year.
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700-1.
Approve the use of four (4) buses by the Howell Township
Recreation Department on Saturday, April 10, 2004
between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the
Lacrosse Program.
PAGE
Approve
Use of
Buses by
Recreation for
LaCrosse Program
APPROVED
Mr. Bonjavanni asked who would be driving, he was advised by Mrs. Clark
that it is the Department of Recreation's drivers.
MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS
#600-15 & 700-1 INCLUSIVE: Mr. Corato
L.
SECOND: Mr. Antonaccio
VOTE: 8-0
New Business: - Addenda to the Agenda:
A1.
Approve the purchase and installation of LCD Projectors for
Memorial Middle School from Wilray Audio Visual,
Port Murray, NJ, at a cost of $90,000.00.
(Bid #21-03, as recommended by the Ad-Hoc Technology
Committee at its March 24, 2004 meeting.
Approve
Purchase of
LCD Projectors
APPROVED
Abstentions: Mr. Corato
A2.
Approve the purchase and installation of 3Com Network
Electronics for Memorial Middle School from ePlus
Technologies, Cherry Hill, NJ, at a cost of $65,286.20.
(NJ State Bid #A81185), as recommended by the Ad-Hoc
Technology Committee at its March 24, 2004 meeting.
Abstentions: Mr. Corato
A3.
Approve the purchase of PowerSchool Student Information
System licenses for ten (10) schools from PowerSchool, Inc.,
Folsom, CA, at a cost of $12,000.00, as recommended
by the Finance Committee at its March 29, 2004 meeting.
Abstentions: Mr. Corato
Approve
Purchase and
Installation of
3Com Network
Electronics for
Memorial Middle
School
APPROVED
Approve
Purchase of
PowerSchool
Student Info.
System
APPROVED
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A4.
Approve Change Order #EC3-6 in the amount of $3,017.31
from Little Silver Electric for additional work requested
for Greenville School by owner and code official
(Contract sum will be increased), and authorize final
payment to Little Silver Electric in the amount of $58,549.00
for Greenville School, as per the recommendation of the
Construction Manager and Architect.
Abstentions: Mr. Corato
Dissenting: Mr. Tanala and Ms. Taylor
A5.
Approve Change Order #PC2-5 in the amount of
$1,937.00 from Harold Marks Plumbing for Adelphia School
(Contract sum will be decreased), and authorize final
payment to Harold Marks Plumbing in the amount of
$9,254.00 for Adelphia School and $8,735.00 for Greenville
School, for a total amount of 17,989.00, as per
the recommendation of the Construction Manager and
Architect.
Abstentions: Mr. Corato
Dissenting: Ms. Taylor
A6.
Accept, with regret, the retirements of the following staff
members, effective August 1, 2004:
NAME/SCHOOL
Sandra L. Voorhees/Ardena
Susan McNeill/Newbury
Estelle Levy/Taunton
Lyn F. Zieve/Taunton
Erin Height/Newbury
Jon M. Height/Griebling
William V. Muha/Ramtown
POSITION
School Social Worker
Gr. 5
Gr. 4
Gr. 2
Gr. 5
Speech
Special Ed.
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Approve
Change Order
EC3-6 from
Little Silver
Electric and
Authorize
Final Payment
for Greenville
School
APPROVED
Approve
Change Order
#PC2-5 from
Harold Marks
Plumbing for
Adelphia School
and Authorize
Final Payments
for Adelphia and
Greenville
Schools
APPROVED
Accept
Staff Retirements
APPROVED
EFFECTIVE DATE
August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004
Abstentions: Mr. Corato
MOTION TO APPROVE
ITEMS #A1 THROUGH A6: Mrs. Cerretani SECOND: Mr. Corato
Mr. Corato abstained on the Addenda
Mr. Tanala voted no on Item #A4
VOTE: 7-0-1
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Ms. Taylor voted no on Items #A4 and A5
M. Discussion Items:
1.
2004/2005 School Calendar - Dr. Golden:
Dr. Golden noted that the draft calendar was distributed and was also
reviewed by the Community Relations Committee. She stated if the calendar
were approved this evening, it would enable the parents and staff to plan for
next year. The recommended change to the draft calendar was to remove
Veterans Day as a holiday and put in Friday, February 18th, making
Presidents Day a four-day weekend, allowing the district the opportunity of
using that Friday as a make-up day in lieu of using Monday that is Presidents
Day. Dr. Golden noted that she received a lot of feedback from the
Association that there are a lot of days off in November, and if there is a
snow day before Presidents Day, Presidents Day is a day that they would like
maintained as a holiday.
Mr. Antonaccio questioned why the buildings were closed on May 27th. He
was advised that Memorial Day was made a four-day weekend, and the
Freehold Regional is closed as well.
Discussion ensued regarding the calendar. Dr. Golden noted that the concern
with this calendar is that students would be starting school before Labor Day
and there are also two Spring Recesses.
Mrs. Cerretani suggested that Parent Teacher Conference dates should be
further apart. She stated that March is a good time for parents to be apprised
of their children's progress. Dr. Golden advised that testing in the elementary
schools will be taking place in March. Mrs. Cerretani stated that would be
an excellent opportunity for the students to have a half-day, with testing in
the morning. Mr. Antonaccio voiced concerns that Tuesday, February 15th
through Thursday, February 17th, and schools are closed on Friday, February
18th and Monday, February 20th.
It was the consensus of the Board to wait until the dates have been received
for testing next March. Mrs. Blood questioned whether there is a conflict
this year with graduation. Dr. Golden responded she has to meet with Mr.
Feaster and Mr. Conti, the date will probably be kept, with the students
having a half day after the graduation date.
Mr. Corato stressed the need for more than two snow dates in the calendar.
Mrs. Cerretani noted that it is now April 1st, and parents have not received
the grades for the marking period. She voiced concerns that there is still a lot
of time left of the school year. The more children are in school before
March, the more instruction time they receive before the testing. She asked
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the Board to consider when it is giving the parents the opportunity to come
into the buildings to speak with the teachers.
Mr. Tanala suggested discussing the calendar at another time because of the
lateness of the hour.
DISCUSSION ITEMS MAY RESULT IN BOARD ACTION.
N.
Comments from the Public:
WHEREAS, the Howell Township Board of Education determines that the comments
from the public portion of Board meetings will last 45 minutes, and
WHEREAS, the Board determines that the public comments portion will be conducted
in accordance with Board Policy 903, and individuals shall be limited to 3 minutes
each, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Howell Township Board of
Education will cease conducting business at 12:50 a.m. and the meeting will be open to
the public at that time for a 45-minute period. After the executive session, the Board
may take additional public action if necessary.
1.
Mrs. Marcie Nowicki voiced concerns about the school calendar coming before
the Board when it is not on the agenda for a vote. Mrs. Nowicki was advised that
the calendar was not being voted on. She voiced concerns about two spring
recesses next year and about losing Monday after Easter Sunday. Dr. Golden
advised her that next year, the district is closed on Monday.
2.
Mrs. Teresa Torsiello suggested that schools should be closed in observance of
Holy Thursday and if possible that the shortened days in February be put into
Presidents Week.
3.
Mrs. Nowicki asked if children sign up for late busing at lunch time and she
questioned the cancellation time. She was advised they must cancel by 1:30 p.m.
Mrs. Nowicki stated that many of the children end up getting picked up; therefore,
Mrs. Clark might have a count of 35 students but there are in actuality only 5
students. She stressed the issue still needs to be addressed.
Mr. Bonjavanni informed the Board that at 6:00 p.m. today, April 1st, a meeting is
being held at Colts Neck High School by Monmouth County School Boards
Association. He noted that at least two student achievers from the district are being
recognized.
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Mrs. Cerretani stated she had an opportunity this year to attend the middle schools'
drama shows, and she also attended Heather's Day and was involved in the fifth grade
athletic program. She commended the staff for its dedication in making these afterschool activities so outstanding. Mrs. Blood commented on Patriot's Day held at
Middle School South. She commended how well the activities were run, and she
commended Mrs. VanVliet.
Mrs. Blood thanked everyone for attending the meeting this evening.
O.
Executive Session:
WHEREAS, Chapter 131, P.L. 1975, also known as the Open Public Meetings Act
authorizes a public body to meet in executive session or private session under certain
limited circumstances, and
WHEREAS, said law requires the Board to adopt a resolution at a public meeting
before it can meet in such an executive or private session.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
OF THE HOWELL TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT:
1)
that it does hereby determine that it is necessary to meet in executive session on
March 31, 2004 to discuss matters involving:
a)
b)
c)
2)
Personnel
1. Grievances
a) H.T.A.C.
b) H.T.E.A.
2. Disciplinary Actions
3. Pending Arbitration
4. Contract Interpretations
Negotiations
Any other items that may arise that are not foreseen at time of agenda publication.
that the matters discussed will be made public if and when confidentiality is no longer
required and action pursuant to said discussion will take place at a public meeting.
ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION MAY RESULT IN BOARD ACTION
WHEN THE BOARD RECONVENES TO PUBLIC SESSION.
MOTION TO CONVENE
TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Bonjavanni SECOND: Mr. Corato
VOTE: 8-0
The Board convened to Executive Session at 1:00 a.m. and reconvened to Public Session
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at 1:50 a.m. with all Members of the Board previously present, present again, with the
exception of Mr. Tanala and Ms. Taylor who left at 1:00 a.m.
P.
Emergency Addenda:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE PLACED ON THE AGENDA:
A7.
Affirm suspension of Larry West Night - Head Custodian
at Taunton School for twelve days, without pay, and approve
demotion to regular custodial position.
Dissenting: Mrs. Cerretani
A8.
Affirm two-day suspension, without pay for Madeline Haden,
Bus Driver effective April 12, 2004 for leaving children
unattended on bus.
MOTION TO PLACE ITEMS
#A7 & A8 ON THE AGENDA: Mrs. Cerretani
SECOND: Mr. Bonjavanni
Approve
Suspension
and Demotion of
Head Custodian
APPROVED
Affirm
Suspension of
Bus Driver
APPROVED
VOTE: 6-0
MOTION TO APPROVE
ITEMS #A7 & A8 ON THE AGENDA: Mrs. Cerretani SECOND: Mr. Bonjavanni VOTE: 6-0
Mrs. Cerretani voted no on Item #A7.
Q.
Adjournment: 1:55 A.M.
BY A CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
HERBERT C. MASSA
Assistant Superintendent/Board Secretary
/rs
04/20/04
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