WARREN HILLS REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING
January 18, 2011
A. Call to order - Ms. Theresa Iacobucci
President’s Announcement: Adequate notice of this meeting in accordance with the Open Public
Meeting Act has been given by posting one copy of a Notice of Meeting in the Warren Hills
Regional Board of Education Office, by mailing copies to the “The Express-Times,” “The StarGazette,” “The Star-Ledger,” and to the municipal clerks in the Borough of Washington and
Townships of Franklin, Mansfield and Washington.
B. Roll Call - Ms. Maureen Joyce
Donna Sbriscia
James Momary
Daniel Brundage
Linda Feller
Nancy Fallen
Richard Havrisko
Kathleen Halpin
Donna Golda
Theresa Iacobucci
C. Minutes of the Previous regular and Executive Session Meetings – Ms. Maureen Joyce
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
D. Communications - Ms. Joyce
E. Citizens Participation – concerning action items.
F. Superintendent’s Report - Dr. William Caldwell
G. Committee Reports
1. Education and Policy Committee Report
2. Other
H. Action Items:
I. Personnel
*1. Motion to approve the following leaves of absence for Ms. Toni Ioffredo, middle
school special education teacher:
Maternity/sick leave, effective 2/17/11 through 4/8/11
Family Leave without pay, effective 4/11/11 through 6/16/11.
Toni plans to return at the beginning of the 2011/12 school year.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
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*2. Motion to approve a change in the employment schedule of Ms. Holly Newton, high
school Art Teacher/Instructional Aide, effective January 24, 2011 through June 16, 2011, on
Step A-1, BA, with a prorated Art teacher salary for 2 periods per day, $12,485, and Instructional
Aide salary to $25,196, prorated for 6 periods per day.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
*3. Motion to approve an unpaid medical leave of absence for Mr. William Kayal, high
school custodian, for the period January 6, 2011 through January 21, 2011.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
*4. Motion to approve an unpaid medical leave of absence for Ms. Amanda Grieme, high
school English teacher, for the period January 24, 2011 through June 16, 2011.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
*5. Motion to approve employment of Ms. Kristen Chiara, high school medical leave
replacement English teacher, for the period January 24, 2011 through June 16, 2011, on Step A1, BA+15 or $259.20 per diem.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
*6. Motion to approve a change in salary for Mr. Michael Piancone to Step J-10, M, with
an annual salary of $66,075, prorated, effective January 1, 2011.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
*7. Motion to approve the following teacher mentor for the 2010-2011 school year:
Jessica Morgan
for
Mark Borghetti at the high school (Spanish)
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
*8. Motion to approve employment of Ms. Erica Russell and Mr. Kyle Philson for
addition to our substitute teachers’ list for the 2010-11 school year.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
9. Motion to approve a request from Centenary College to have Ms. Patricia Bell
[Washington Township teacher] serve her Internship for her Educational Leadership graduate
work under the direction of Dr. Robert Cavo and Ms. Unangst for the period January 18, 2010
through May 14, 2011.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
10. Motion to approve Mr. Marc Gogal as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for our Swim
Team for the 2010-11 season.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
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II. Education and Policy
*1. Motion to approve the 2011-2012 “Program of Studies” for Warren Hills Regional
High School and Warren Hills Regional Middle School as proposed by the Faculty Development
Committee and the Director of Curriculum. The “Program of Studies” for each school is
endorsed by administrators of both schools, the Interim Superintendent and the Board’s
Education/Policy Committee.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
*2. Motion to authorize the school administration to publish the 2011-2012 “Program of
Studies” for utilization by students, parents and faculty members, as endorsed by the
Administration and Education and Policy Committee.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
*3. Motion to authorize the school administration to initiate student scheduling based on
the following parameters, as endorsed by the Administration and Education and Policy
Committee.
a. All courses identified, offered and programmed into the master schedule software
shall have 15 or more qualified students requesting said course, unless specifically
restricted by statute, code or another provision of this program of studies,
[Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: 30-8.3 Fiscal Management E.2.a]
b. All instructional sections identified and programmed into the master schedule
software shall have 15 or more qualified students, unless specifically restricted by
statute, code or another provision of this program of studies,
[Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A: 30-8.3 Fiscal Management E.2.a]
c. No Advanced Placement course waiver shall be considered with less than 12 qualified
students selecting, and having scheduling availability, to take the AP course,
d. No schedule changes can be initiated, or granted by school personnel, after July 15th
[one month following the close of school on June 15th] unless said changes are
mandated by statute, code or another provision of this program of studies,
e. All students will follow their schedule for two full “school-day cycles” [eight full
days] and can then apply for a schedule change for compelling reasons based on
verified circumstance [with support documentation] and space availability. Students
will not be granted discretionary changes to their schedules, and
f. Due to fiscal limitations and economic considerations, any exceptions to the
foregoing scheduling parameters, may be considered and recommended by the
principal in writing to the superintendent; however, require the formal approval of the
superintendent prior to being offered to students and programmed into the master
scheduling software.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
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4. Motion to participate in the New Jersey Department of Education’s two teacher
recognition programs [as listed below], and authorize the Interim Superintendent to convene the
selection panels as per the state guidelines:

N.J. State “Teacher of the Year” program (one teacher per district – documents due
February 19, 2011.
 Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program (one teacher per building – mid April
submittal)
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
5. Motion to approve the following Travel and Conference Requests for the following
individuals:
Shannon McCabe
1/14/11
Observe student at Midland School
Maggie Devine
1/13&14/11 Rutgers Univ. Media Library Inform. Rutgers Univ.
Jennifer Giamoni
1/19/11
EOC Biology/HSPA Training
Parsippany, NJ
Maureen Joyce
2/3/11
NJASBO State Aid & Budget Prep Rockaway, NJ
Jeanette Schinstine 1/19/11
HSPA Training
Parsippany, NJ
David Smith
1/26/11
Harassment Intervention Workshop Rutgers, NJ
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
6. Motion to approve the following Field Trip Requests for the following individuals:
Shannon McCabe
1/25/11
AU/MD Classes to Davinci Science Center, Allentown, PA
Shannon McCabe
4/8/11
AU/MD Classes- Community Based Instru. @ Kittatinny HS
Leeann Kubbishun 1/28/11
8th Grade Alternative Learning to Barnes & Noble, Easton, PA
Penny Giamoni
1/26/11
Debate Team to Pburg Municipal Ct. Lopatcong Twsp., NJ
Hope Hollenbeck
3/4/11
11th Annual Addiction Conf. Atlantic City, NJ
Hope Hollenbeck
2/28/11
Warren Co. Stud. Ass’t Counselors Mtg. Hackettstown, NJ
Toni Manfra
1/18/11
Writing Workshop relative to state testing East Hanover, NJ
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
7. Motion to accept the Conduct Reports for the middle school and high school for the
month of December, 2010.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain_______)
III. Budget and Finance
*1. Motion to accept the monthly Financial Reports of the Board Secretary / Business
Administrator and the Treasurer of School Monies for the month of December, 2010, in
compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4, the Board certified that no major account or fund has
been over expended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s
financial obligation for the remainder of this school year.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
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2. Motion to approve the regular list of bills.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
3. Motion to approve transfers.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
4. Motion to approve Student Activity Transactions for the month of December, 2010.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
5. Motion to approve food service transactions for the months of October through
December, 2010.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
6.
Motion to approve 2010 IDEA Amendment Grant funds carryover of $1,636,
nonpublic school services.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
7.
Motion to approve a Special Education Tuition Contract for Student 10-11 with
Great Meadows Regional School District for the 2010/2011 school year, in the
amount of $5,500 [tuition for October and November 2010] and transportation in the
amount of $866.73 [October and November 2010].
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
8.
Motion to award Student Transportation Services for Route 32-SP to Snyder Bus
Service, Inc. in the amount of $120.00 per diem/$30.00 per diem for aide and $1.00
mile increase/decrease, in accordance with the attached bid opening on January 5,
2011.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
9.
Motion to appoint Mr. Patrick J. Murphy as Asbestos Management Officer, Safety &
Health Designee, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator, Right to Know Officer
and Air Quality Designee.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
10. Motion to approve paying bills prior to the February 1st board meeting.
(Motion______________Second______________/Yes______No______Abstain______)
Citizens Participation
Executive Session
Reconvene
I. Adjournment
*Roll Call Vote
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