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August 14, 2013
The Regular Meeting of the North Hanover Township Board of Education was held in the multi media
center (library) in the C.B. Lamb Elementary School located at 46 Schoolhouse Road in North Hanover
Township.
The Following Members Were Present:
Charles M. Schroeder, President
William C. Sullivan, Sr., Vice President
Janet Bruder
Paulinea Johnson
Megan Geibel
Helen E. Payne, Superintendent
Peggy A. Ianoale
Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Absent:
Lt. Col Ken Black, Base Liaison,
ex-officio
Also Present:
Four (4) Visitors
The President called the meeting to order at approximately 7:45 PM and read the following Open Public
Meetings Act announcement:
(a) Posting written notice on the official bulletin boards at Discovery School, Atlantis School, Joint
Base (MDL), NJ; Upper Elementary School, Secretary of the Board’s Office, Superintendent of
Schools’ Office, Wrightstown, NJ; Principal’s Office, Clarence B. Lamb Elementary School,
Jacobstown, NJ on January 4, 2013.
(b) Electronically forwarded written notice to the Register News and the Burlington County Times
on January 4, 2013.
(c) Filing written notice with the Clerk of North Hanover Township on January 4, 2013.
(d) Filing written notice with the members and the secretary of this body.
(e) Mailing written notice to each person who has requested copies of the Regular Meeting Schedule
and who has prepaid any charge fixed for such service.
The President led a salute to the flag and a moment of silence.
APPROVAL – REGULAR MEETING MINUTES –July 16, 2013
Mrs. Johnson moved to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2013.
Mrs. Bruder seconded.
Roll Call Vote - Ayes:
Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson
Abstention: Geibel
Noes:
None
Motion Carried
APPROVAL - REPORT OF APPROPRIATIONS/TRANSFERS
Mr. Sullivan moved that the following appropriations/transfers be approved:
See Computer Printout as Follows:
$
1,454.00
1,773.05
Mrs. Johnson seconded.
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Roll Call Vote- Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
APPROVAL - BOARD SECRETARY’S AND TREASURER OF SCHOOL MONIES REPORTS
FOR JULY 2013
Mrs. Bruder moved that the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer of School Monies Reports be
approved for the Month of July 2013.
Mrs. Geibel seconded.
Roll Call Vote-
Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
CERTIFICATION BY BOARD SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
Mrs. Ianoale certified that there are sufficient funds available to pay all of the bills listed to be
paid; no major account or fund has been over-expended; that no line item account which has encumbrance
or expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriations in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a),
and that there are sufficient funds to meet the Board’s obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year.
CERTIFICATION BY BOARD OF EDUCATION
After review of the Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports, Mrs. Johnson moved, seconded by
Mrs. Geibel, the certification that no major account or fund has been over-expended in violation of NJAC
6A:23-2.11(b).
Roll Call Vote- Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
PRESENTATION BY PRINCIPALS REGARDING HIB SCHOOL SELF-ASSESSMENT
RESULTS
The Principal’s reported on their school’s HIB School Self-Assessment results. These results will
be uploaded to the State Report can be transmitted into a letter grade that will be available for public
view. Each building reported on the activities they had used during the school year 2012-2013 to promote
a positive school climate. Mrs. Misek was absent and Mrs. Payne made the report for CB Lamb.
PRESENTATION BY MRS. JULIE KUKENBERGER, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM AND
INSTRUCTION, REGARDING REVISED CURRICULUM FOR APPROVAL FOR 2013/2014
SCHOOL YEAR
Mrs. Kukenberger gave an update on how curriculum is developed. New units of study will
include “if”, “then” statements. Goal for 13-14 is a balanced literacy program.
People need prerequisites before they write curriculum. Last year we did book clubs about how
you do curriculum work in PLC’s. Curriculum includes links to videos and links showing how a standard
can be implemented. Teachers will check to see if students have learned what they needed to before
something new is introduced.
Math is taught in units—not by textbooks. Textbooks will support the curriculum, but at the
present time there are no textbooks that are aligned to the Common Core Standards.
G&T is being completely revamped. Criteria is being revised. We are pairing up with EIRC for
projects.
The technology program is being revamped. The plan is to have the Google Chromebooks used
all day every day in UES. Kids need to think on the keyboard. Tech goal for UES is to use Google. Every
student will have one lab day, and the technology teachers will also push into classrooms to provide
support to regular classroom teachers and students. TAC—Tech Across the Curriculum is the new
acronym for the program.
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APPROVAL – BILLS AND SALARIES
Mrs. Johnson moved that the following bills and salaries be approved:
SALARIES
Payroll Period
July 16, 2013 through July 31, 2013
$ 115,560.63
0
78,930.53
__________
$194,491.16
Salary Account, Christine Petras, Treasurer of School Monies
Mentor Funds
Agency Account, Christine Petras, Treasurer of School Monies
Payroll Period
August 1, 2013 through August 15, 2013
$ 82,964.36
0
53,442.00
__________
$ 136,406.36
Salary Account, Christine Petras, Treasurer of School Monies
Mentor Funds
Agency Account, Christine Petras, Treasurer of School Monies
BILLS
See Computer Printout as follows:
$
151.58
393.39
428,161.26
58,273.02
25,928.24
261,375.64
204,526.89
Mr. Sullivan seconded.
Roll Call Vote- Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
Mr. Schroeder asked for any questions or comments on items # 11 - #14. Hearing none, he asked
for a motion.
10.
PERSONNEL - Resolution #14-08/14/13-04
Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mrs. Geibel moved that the
following personnel action(s) be approved:
a.
Retirement
Mr. Matthew Ernandes, Jr., School Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective January 1, 2014.
b.
Mrs. Peggy Ianoale, Interim Business Administrator, be appointed the
Affirmative Action Officer for the 2013-2014 School Year
c.
Resignation
Kelly Bottino, Teacher, C.B. Lamb School - effective September 1, 2013
Theresa King, Cafeteria/Playground Aide; Bus Aide - effective September 1,
2013
d.
Employment – 2013-2014 School Year
Colleen Bell, Transportation Aide, at a rate of $10.50/hr. effective September 5,
2013
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e.
Transfer of Personnel - 2013-2014 School Year
Luisa Fletcher, Educational Assistant, UES to Paraprofessional Aide, Atlantis
School, effective September 1, 2013.
f.
Anti-Bullying Specialists - 2013-2014 School Year
Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Jimmy Alvarez
Atlantis School—Specialist
Neil Steinert
Safety Team:
Principal—Michelle Stecchini
Teachers—Colleen Hatoff
Judith Lynch, Jennifer Sheets
Parent—TBD
C.B. Lamb School—Specialist
Noelle Schappell-- Chairperson
Safety Team:
Principal—Lynn Misek
Teachers—Dawn Wojcik, Karla Amburgey, Luisa Cottone
Parent—Melissa Wood
Upper Elementary School—Specialist
Helen Verity
Safety Team:
Principal—Jimmy Alvarez
Teachers—Jaime Drew, Doris Dunkelburger, Tonya Jarvie, Courtney Kubik ,
Lindsey Walsh, George Thorn, Christie Knox
Guidance Counselor—Helen Verity
Parent—TBD
Discovery School—Specialist
Brunella DeMarco
Safety Team:
Principal—Robert Scranton
Social Worker—Karen Krusen
Teachers—Lee Simmons, Maureen Kelly
Parents—Benjamin & Kara Pletcher
g.
Substitutes - 2013-2014 School Year
Teachers
Tracy Archer
Caitlin Black
Rebekah Brazell
Elaine Brown
Brandi Cabasquini
Brandon Comisky
Carla Crawbuck
Gerianne Ciuba
Jamie Damico
Paula Darby
LuAnn DeSandre
Tara Dorsey
John Durham
Mary Favocci
Mindy Hammond
Melissa Hagerman
Rochelle Lebold
Paul Mandilian
Taylor Martucci
Educational Assistants
Tracy Archer
Gerianne Ciuba
Tara Dorsey
John Durham
Melissa Hagerman
Rochelle Lebold
Paul Mandilian
Taylor Martucci
Cathy Osier
Katie Lynn Ouellette
Christy Reed
Dawn Rosta
April Savoy
Jessica Vrablic
Jessica Villalba
Cheryl West
Cynthia Zytko
Douglas Zytko
Gregory Zytko
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Jennifer Milano-Maicher
Cathy Osier
Katie Lynn Ouellette
Joann Patterson
Patrick Pecora
Nosheen Rana
Christy Reed
Barbara Reynolds
Dawn Rosta
Laura Sadowski
April Savoy
Chantell Shalack
Albert Stronstorff
Jessica Vrablic
Jessica Villalba
Kelly Walsh
Cheryl West
Danielle Wolenski
Cynthia Zytko
Douglas Zytko
Gregory Zytko
James Kevin Deakins
Ann Stryker
Dorothy Cash
Dorian DeLorenzo
Silvana Edwards
Nicole Langton
Melissa Lloyd
Maria Mandreucci
Darla Pfeiffer
Kathy Scharko
Patricia Taylor
Cory Wolenski
Kathleen Greene
Wendy Novatkowski
Ann Stryker
Custodians
Gabriela Guillen
Bryan Lipski
Paul Mandilian
Mary Ann Pingitor
Daniel Stockum
Transportation Aides
John Nelson
JoAnn Walentukonis
Cory Wolenski
Nurses
Susan Gower
Val Klettke
Diane Perides
Hourly Aides
Dorothy Cash
Paul Mandilian
Melissa Lloyd
h.
Revised Salary
Bridget Moore, Teacher from B+15 Step 6 to M Step 6 at an annual salary of
$59,136 effective September 1, 2013.
i.
Days w/o Pay
Sherry Paetzold, Instructional Coach - effective November 4 - 6, 2013.
j.
Extra Pay
Substitute Calling
Marian D’Arcy, sub calling September 2013 through June 2014@ $4,400.00 for
the 2013-2014 school year.
Kim Annasenz, Genesis support for the 2013-2014 school year with a $3,000
stipend
IEP Meeting - August 14, 2013
Megan Thompson, 2 hours @ $30/hr.
Bridget Moore, 2.5 hours @ $30/hr.
After School Nursing
Tina Zack, Pat Adragna, Betty Nash, April Bird, Kim Annasenz, nursing services
for after school events, as recommended by the Principal and approved by the
Superintendent, September 2013 through June 2014@ contractual rate of $25.00
per hour for up to 120 hours total.
k.
Mathematics Curriculum Writing - Re-allocate previously approved
curriculum hours at no additional cost to:
Jennifer Crane, Lindsey Walsh, Christina Frati, Sarah Humble, Michelle
Kinsella, Francesco Stanko
l.
MAP Training - August 23, 2013 - 9:00 - 3:00
Laura Campbell
m.
Teacher Transfers - Room Assignment Changes @ $50.00 each
Erin Funk, Rebecca Housel, Courtney Kubik, Lindsey Walsh
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n.
Revision of BCSSD - ESY Programs - July 2 - 31, 2013
Hours revised to 8:30 am - 1:15 pm
Educational Assistants - Nicole Langton, Danielle Wolenski and JoAnn
Walentukonis
o.
Recommend employment of the following personnel:
1.
Approval of Speech/Language Specialist, Shevy Greenberg for the
2013-2014 school year on a part-time schedule of 5 hours daily up
to 3 days a week at a rate of $70/hr.
2.
Approval of Colleen Welling, Physical Therapist (P/T .4 FTE) at
an annual salary of $28,547.20 M Step 17 ($71,368 pro-rated for
period of employment) effective September 1, 2013
3.
Approval of James Kevin Deakins, Educational Assistant 1:1,
BCSSSD, at an annual salary of $16,421.00, Step 1, effective
September 1, 2013
4.
Approval of Mary Sharpe, Bus Driver, at a rate of $17.44/hr.
effective September 5, 2013
Mr. Sullivan seconded.
Roll Call Vote- Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
11.
INSTRUCTIONAL - Resolution #14-08/14/13-05
Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mrs. Bruder moved that the
following instructional action(s) be approved:
a.
Approval to change the school hours of C.B. Lamb School to 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
b.
Out of District Placement - 2013-2014 School Year
C.L. - 1st grade student - BCSSSD
J.G. - 6th grade student - BCSSSD
c.
Student Teachers
Approval of Melissa Albanese (@ UES), Marisa Brannau (@ Discovery) and
Jennifer Davidson (@ C.B. Lamb), Monmouth University, to student teach from
September 3 to December 13, 2013.
Mrs. Geibel seconded.
Roll Call Vote- Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
12.
FINANCIAL – Resolution #14-08/14/13-06
Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mrs. Johnson moved that the
following financial action(s) be approved:
a.
Approval of the contract with Columbus Family Physicians, LLC and the North
Hanover Township Board of Education for professional services at a cost of
$8,000 for the 2013/2014 school year and utilizing funds appropriated from the
2013/2014 (FY’14) budget.
Mrs. Bruder seconded.
Roll Call Vote- Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
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TRANSPORTATION - Resolution #14-08/14/13-07
Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent Mr. Sullivan moved that the
following transportation action(s) be approved:
a.
Renewal of Transportation Contracts 2013-2014 School Year
The following reflects a 2.63% increase in each, pursuant to NJSA 18A:39-3, which is
the maximum negotiated consumer price index increase in transportation contracts for
2013-2014:
Atlantic Express of N.J.
Route #
4
5
7
8
16
17
29
30
31
Amount
$ 181.22
$24,879.57
$27,817.70
$19,200.25
$24,879.57
$24,879.57
$26,691.70
$32,435.85
$26,691.46
Per Diem
Per Annum
Per Annum
Per Annum
Per Annum
Per Annum
Per Annum
Per Annum
Per Annum
($32,619.60)
GST TRANSPORT, CORP.
Route #
Amount
2A
$230.48
Per Diem
9A
$230.48
Per Diem
12
11/21A
22/20/23
25PM
32
33
34
40
41
E06/21
$190.48
$249.60
$300.60
$234.66
$39,168.41
$39,168.41
$39,168.41
$284.76
$291.52
$175.11
Per Diem
Per Diem
Per Diem
Per Diem
E02/24
$249.69
Per Diem
6
$246.97
Per Diem
($41,485.71)
Shared w/New Hanover
($41,485.71)
Shared w/New Hanover
($34,286.40)
($44,928.00)
($54,108.00)
($42,238.80)
Shared w/Plumsted
Shared w/Plumsted
Shared w/Plumsted
($51,256.80)
($52,473.60)
($31,519.80)
Shared w/Plumsted
($44,944.20)
Shared w/Plumsted
($44,454.60)
36PM
$196.59
Per Diem
($35,386.20)
Per Diem
Per Diem
($44,539.20)
($50,040.00)
Per Diem
Per Diem
Per Diem
Wolfington Body, Company
Route #
Amount
38
42
$ 247.44
$ 278.00
Wills Bus Service
Route #
Amount
44
$157.72
Per Diem
($28,389.60)
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Joint Transportation Agreement – New Hanover Township B.O.E.
b.
Entering into a Joint Transportation Agreement with New Hanover Township
Board of Education whereby North Hanover will transport students to the New
Hanover Township School for the 2013-2014 school year at a pro-rated cost
(one-half of the cost of Route #2A and of Route #9A).
Joint Transportation Agreement – Plumsted Township B.O.E.
c.
Entering into a Joint Transportation Agreement with Plumsted Township Board
of Education for the 2013-2014 school year at a pro-rated cost (one-half of the
cost of Routes 32, 33,and 34). We will not be renewing Route # 35 with
contractor
Joint Transportation Agreement – Plumsted Township B.O.E.
d.
Entering into a Joint Transportation Agreement with Plumsted Township Board
of Education for the 2013-2014 school year for transportation routes E06/21
(70% Plumsted, 30% North Hanover) and E02/24 (40% Plumsted, 60% Plus
Aide Cost for North Hanover).
Parent Transportation Contract Renewal – PT1
e.
Approval of the renewal of a Parent Transportation Contract, PT1-2012, with
J.V. and S.V. to transport their child to and from the Upper Elementary School,
effective September 5, 2013, at the cost of $78.43 per diem for a total cost of
$14,117.40, which will be paid monthly according to the school calendar, plus
reimbursement for additional automobile liability insurance coverage to $1
million, as required by State regulations, not to exceed $1,000, to be paid upon
receipt of invoice.
Mrs. Johnson seconded.
Roll Call Vote- Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
14.
TRAVEL – Resolution #14-08/14/13-08
Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent, Mr. Sullivan moved that the
following travel action(s) be approved:
a.
Authorizing the following travel items.
Name
Conference
Date
J. Jakubowski
McREL Teacher Evaluation
08/26-27/2013
$279.07
T. Srikanth
NJ Annual Autism Conf.
Atlantic City, NJ
10/17-18/2013
$325.00
T. Srikanth
Handle With Care
Instructor Cert. Workshop
Vineland, NJ
10/22-24/2013
$791.00
b.
Substitute Jimmy Alvarez for William Sullivan for NAFIS Meeting in
Washington DC - September 21-25, 2013 at no additional cost.
Mrs. Johnson seconded.
Roll Call Vote- Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
Total
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August 14, 2013
BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
Financial Committee
Personnel Committee
Transportation Committee
Cafeteria Committee
5.
6.
7.
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Curriculum/Instructional Committee
Legislative Update
Mr. Sullivan read the following report:
On Sunday, August 11, after a local church service, I had a chance to meet with Assemblyman Ron
Dancer for a few minutes. I thanked him for putting in the bill concerning our Impact Aid Reserve Funds.
He assured me the bill will pass after the election. I also spoke to him about the bill passed by both the
Assembly and the Senate S1191 which would restrict the ability of school boards to sub contract. He told
me the Governor will never sign the bill and will veto it. Let’s hope he is right on both counts.
I told Mr. Dancer that I was our local Board’s delegate to the New Jersey School Boards
Association and that they encouraged us to visit the offices of our local elected representatives. He gave
me his card and invited me to visit his new office which is located at the intersection of Routes 537 and
539.
C.
SUPERINTENDENT’S INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Mrs. Payne advised that she will be an honorary Commander on Base.
Mrs. Payne advised that the September 24 Board Meeting will be canceled.
APPROVE STAFF BETWEEN MEETINGS AS NEEDED TO START SCHOOL
On a motion by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mrs. Johnson, approval to hire staff between meetings
as needed to start school.
Roll Call Vote- Ayes: Schroeder, Sullivan, Bruder, Johnson, Geibel
Noes: None
Motion Carried
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further business, on a motion by Mr. Sullivan, seconded by Mrs. Geibel, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Signed: ____________________________________________
Peggy A. Ianoale
Interim Business Administrator/Board Secretary
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