WESTWOOD REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 30, 2010
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1.
Meeting called to order at approximately 7:30 P.M. in the Hurley Theatre, Jr./Sr. High School.
2.
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
3.
Roll Call
4.
The New Jersey Open Public Meeting Law was enacted to ensure the right of the public to have advance
notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies at which any business affecting their interests is
discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the provisions of this Act, the Westwood Regional Board of
Education has caused notice of this meeting to be sent to the following announcing time and place thereof:
Westwood Borough Hall
Westwood Public Library
Township of Washington Administration Building
Township of Washington Free Public Library
The Record
Community Life
Pascack Press
5.
Motion: that approval be given to the March 18, 2010 Regular and Executive Session Minutes.
6.
Superintendent’s Report
7.
President’s Report
8.
Business Administrator’s Report
9.
Student Representative’s Report
10.
Old Business
11.
ANNUAL BUDGET PRESENTATION:
Budget Presentation – Dr. Zoeller and Mr. Rosado
12.
BUDGET HEARING AND PUBLIC FORUM (Pursuant to Board Policy 0167 – Public Participation in
Board Meetings)
During this portion of the meeting, district residents are invited to address the Board of Education on any
topics specifically addressed in this agenda or on any other questions, comments, or concerns that may be in
respect to the operation of their schools. The Board requests that individuals sign the speakers’ list giving
name and address, and asks that all remarks be directed to the Board as a whole (not to individuals).
The Board wishes to remind all attendees at its meetings that while it subscribes without reservation to the
principle of keeping the community completely informed, by policy it cannot allow public discussion of
personnel matters. If a matter concerning a district staff member is of interest or concern to a resident, the
matter should be referred to the responsible Building Principal, Superintendent of Schools, or the Board of
Education, either by telephone or letter.
Each speaker’s statement will be limited to five (5) minutes in duration. The Public Forum will be limited to
one (1) hour in duration.
13.
PERSONNEL/NEGOTIATIONS: Mrs. Mosolino, Ch.
A. Report
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B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of
Charles Seipp, Principal, Middle School, effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, per the list dated
March 29, 2010.
C. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the resignation be accepted for Caroline
Fitzgerald, Ketler School, effective June 30, 2010.
D. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the resignation be accepted for Christina
Stibely, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Sullivan Center, effective March 24, 2010.
E. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given the appointment of
substitute teachers for the 2010-2011 school year, per the list dated March 29, 2010.
F.
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Any Personnel/Negotiations addendum items will be considered at this time.
FINANCE:
Mrs. Mandeville, Ch.
A. Report
B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the following
resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED to approve the school district proposed budget for the fiscal year 2010-11
school year for submission to the voters as follows:
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Debt Service Fund
TOTAL BASE BUDGET
BUDGET
$ 46,649,606
$ 1,061,081
$ 1,334,361
$ 49,045,048
LOCAL TAX LEVY
$ 44,780,055
$ 1,097,169
$ 45,877,224
C. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, invoices for materials received and
services rendered for the 2009-10 school year for March in the amount of $1,665,802.74 be approved for
payment in accordance with the lists reviewed by the Board.
D. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, a number of Boards of Education in Bergen County have joined together to form a
Joint Insurance Group as permitted by N.J. Title 18A-18B; and
WHEREAS, said Group was approved effective July 1, 1985 by the New Jersey Commissioner of
Insurance and has been in operation since that date; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws and regulations governing the creation and operation of this Insurance
Group contain elaborate restrictions and safeguards concerning the safe and efficient
administration of the public interest entrusted to such a Group; and
WHEREAS, the Westwood Regional Board of Education has determined that membership in the
Northeast Bergen County School Board Insurance Group is in the best interest of the District;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Westwood Regional Board of Education does
hereby agree to renew membership in the Northeast Bergen County School Board Insurance
Group and hereby accepts the Bylaws as approved and adopted. The renewal term is from July 1,
2010 to June 30, 2013.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary/Business Administrator is authorized to
execute the application for membership and the accompanying certification on behalf of the
District; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board Secretary/Business administrator is authorized
and directed to execute the Indemnity and Trust Agreement and such other documents signifying
membership in the Group as are required by the Group’s Bylaws and to deliver the same to the
Executive Director.
E.
Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to out of district extended
school year tuition contracts for the 2009-2010 school year as per the attached list dated March 30, 2010.
F.
Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to accept a monetary
donation in the amount of $4,523.90 from the George School PSO. These monies are to be used to
purchase leveled reading books.
G. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to staff to attend out of
district conferences per the attached list dated March 29, 2010.
H. Any Finance addendum items will be considered at this time.
15.
LEGISLATION/POLICY: Mrs. Mountain, Ch.
A. Report
B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the revised 2009-2010
Westwood Regional School District Calendar as per the attached.
C. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to the 2010-2011
Westwood Regional School District Calendar as per the attached.
D. Any Legislation/Policy addendum items will be considered at this time.
16.
CURRICULUM/PROGRAMS: Mrs. Gregory, Ch.
A. Report
B. Any Curriculum/Programs addendum items will be considered at this time.
17.
SPECIAL EDUCATION: Mrs. Schaadt, Ch.
A. Report
B. Any Special Education addendum items will be considered at this time.
18.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS/LONG RANGE PLANNING: Mr. Koch, Ch.
A. Report
B. Any Buildings and Grounds/Long Range Planning addendum items will be considered at this time.
19.
ATHLETICS/PERFORMING ARTS: Mrs. Hanlon, Ch.
A. Report
B. Any Athletics/Performing Arts addendum items will be considered at this time.
20.
TECHNOLOGY: Ms. Firriolo, Ch.
A. Report
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B. Motion: that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, approval be given to submit the district’s
3-Year Technology Plan 2010-2013 to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools.
C. Any Technology addendum items will be considered at this time.
21.
PUBLIC RELATIONS:
Mr. Liddy, Ch.
A. Report
B. Any Public Relations addendum items will be considered at this time.
22.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion:
that this meeting be adjourned and the Board meet in Private Executive Session for the
purpose of discussion of personnel, litigious, and negotiation matters. The decisions which
emanate from these discussions will be disclosed to the public when action is taken by the Board.