PENNSAUKEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL BUDGET MEETING
MINUTES
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010
9:00 A.M.
PENNSAUKEN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1695 HYLTON ROAD
CALL TO ORDER
Advanced written notice of this meeting of the Pennsauken Township Board of Education was sent to the Courier
Post and Philadelphia Inquirer. Notice appeared in the legal notice section of the Courier Post stating the time,
date, location and that formal action would be taken at that time. Notice was also posted with the Township Clerk.
Mr. Carey as President, declared this to be a legal meeting of the Board of Education.
ROLL CALL
Those in attendance and answering roll call were Mr. Kofoet, Mr. McDevitt, Mrs. Muller, Mr. Nguyen, Mr. O’Brien,
Mr. Carey. Mr. Dobson and Mr. Brown gave prior notice they would be absent. Mr. Silver was absent. Also in
attendance were Dr. Chapman Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Yacovelli Business Administrator/Board Secretary..
Review agenda items
2010-2011 BUDGET DISCUSSION
o Review of budget and budget workpapers.
o Discussion followed
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR
A motion was made by Mr. McDevitt and seconded by Mr. Kofoet to approve agenda items for School Business
Administrator and Superintendent #1 through #8. The motion was approved by a roll call vote (6-0-0).
1. WHEREAS advertised bids were received, opened and read on February 17, 2010 for the purpose of providing
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION to Athletic Events for Spring Sports for the Pennsauken School District for the
2009-2010 school year and
WHEREAS the vendors listed below are the responsible bidders, submitting the lowest prices in conformance
with the specifications,
IFB#2010-034
COMPANY
Holcomb Bus
ADDRESS
Bellmawr, NJ
ROUTE #
# 75 Rts. (see attachment)
ROUTE COST
DISCOUNT
TOTAL COST
$23,650.00
8%
11-000-270-512-00-52C TOTAL
$21,758.00
$21,758.00
Note: Holcomb Bus bid $23,650.00 for all (75) routes. A bulk discount of 8% was offered if awarded all
routes.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Pennsauken that the Board issue a
purchase order to the above named bidder, in the amount noted, and payable from the 2009-2010 budget.
Other bidders:
First Student-Willingboro
$ 5,040.00
(Did not bid all rts.)
Hillman Bus
$ 8,231.00
(Did not bid all rts.)
STA
$ 7,116.00
(Did not bid all rts.)
Bid packages were mailed to, but no response received from:
GST Transport
H. A. DeHart
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McGough Bus
1
Safety Bus
STA
T & L Trans.
2. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Pennsauken to approve the following
change order, upon recommendation by Remington & Vernick, Board Engineers, for the Boiler Replacement
project at the Pennsauken High School, in the amount indicated.
CHANGE ORDER REQUEST
Deduction
DESCRIPTION
Alternate #3 – EQ#2
AMOUNT
($606.04)
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
The Superintendent of Schools recommends the following:
3. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Pennsauken to appoint Melissa Silver to a
position of Long-Term Substitute Teacher of English assigned to Pennsauken High School effective March 1,
2010 to April 30, 2010. A letter of intent to employ was issued by the Superintendent of Schools on February
24,2010. Ms. Silver will earn $100 per diem without benefits.
Note: If approved, Ms. Silver replaces Peter Colangelo. Interviews were conducted by Principal Vinson and
Supervisor Joyce. References were checked by Mr. Vinson.
4. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Pennsauken to accept the following
resignations:
ITEM
NAME
POSITION
SCHOOL
A
Shirley DiAngelo
Transportation
B
Dolores Rupert
Director
Educational
Assistant
DATE
RESIGNATION
IS EFFECTIVE
08/01/10
Phifer
07/01/10
Retirement
YEARS OF
SERVICE TO
PENNSAUKEN
30
Retirement
22
REASON FOR
RESIGNATION
5. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Pennsauken to approve the following
staff travel in accordance with P.O. 2007, C53 Section 15 of the Act amending NJSA 18A:11-12.
ITEM
NAME
A
Michael Ostroff
B
Chantell Green
C
Matt Keith
D
Dennis Vinson
WORKSHOP
National Science Teachers Association
Convention
Philadelphia, PA
NJ Assessment of Skills & Knowledge 3-8
Mt. Laurel, NJ
NCLB Unified Plan Workshop
Edison, NJ
NCLB Unified Plan Workshop
Edison, NJ
DATE OF WORKSHOP
REGISTRATION
Friday, March 19, 2010
$185.00
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
0
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
0
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
0
Note: Mileage reimbursement for the workshops listed as per the rates adopted by the Board of Education
not to exceed Local Board Policy, State, and Federal guidelines.
6. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Pennsauken to appoint Kim Lawson
to the position of 10-month Bus Driver for not less than 20 hours per week in the Transportation
Department effective March 8, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Ms. Lawson possess a valid CDL Class B with
Passenger and School Bus endorsements. Ms. Lawson is currently employed as a 10-month bus aide.
Ms. Lawson will earn $8,326 ($11.50 per hour). The terms and conditions of employment as per the
agreement with the Pennsauken Support Staff Association. The residency policy is in effect for this position.
Note: Interviews were conducted by Transportation Director DiAngelo and Assistant Transportation Director
Monaco. References were checked Director DiAngelo.
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7. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Pennsauken to approve the following
Pennsauken teachers to serve as substitute coordinators for the Twilight 2:30-6:30 p.m. program at Phifer
Middle School. They will earn $42 per hour.
Timothy Gilbride
Brian McKenna
8. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the Township of Pennsauken to appoint Erika Lombardo
to a position of Long-Term Substitute Teacher assigned to Booker T. Washington School effective
February 16, 2010 to March 12, 2010. Ms. Lombardo will earn $100 per diem without benefits.
Note: If approved, Ms. Lombardo replaces Colleen Davis who is on a leave of absence.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Pennsauken Township Board of Education recognizes that the schools are the concern of all members of the
community. With this in mind, the Board of Education welcomes and solicits input from the public. During the
regular monthly Business Meeting, members of the community are afforded an opportunity to express their views.
It does, however, respectfully suggest that citizens attempt to resolve concerns by speaking directly to school
administrators before bringing it to the Board. Individuals with a relevant interest in the functions or duties of the
Board are invited to speak a maximum of five (5) minutes on any one issue. You are required to give your name
and address before speaking.
Joanne Young
Pennsauken, NJ
Defeated budget question
Discussion of Twilight Program
Contract negotiations and salary increases.
Marge Brecker
Pennsauken, NJ
Agenda item #7, Twilight Program.
Question on transportation perimeter runs
Betty Dolly
Pennsauken, NJ
Transportation
Donna Zuber
Pennsauken, NJ
Central office positions
Instructional Coaches and funding
Seeing no further comment, a motion was made by Mr. McDevitt and seconded by Mr. Kofoet to close public
comment. The motion was approved by a voice vote (6-0-0).
MOTION TO ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mr. McDevitt and seconded by Mrs. Muller to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 AM. The motion
was approved by a voice vote (6-0-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Pasquale Yacovelli
Board Secretary
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