The workshop meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, February 13, 2006, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 PM by Glenn Williams, President. A statement was read that adequate notice of the meeting had been given in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

Flag salute.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Helene Armstrong, Susan Cullen, Amy Dieteman, Peggy Faulborn, Robert Jones, Joe Mahal, Cynthia Russo, Thomas Webster, and Glenn Williams.

Absent: None.

There were 20 members of the public in attendance.

Committee reports were discussed.

Old Business:

Discussion was held concerning

· NJSSI

· Stevens Institute of Technology Pre-Engineering

· NASA-URCEP

Discussion was held concerning Grants applied for 2005-2006

· Rock Wall for Liberty & Central Gymnasiums

· Videoconferencing Equipment for GMMS (Toyota Tapestry Grant)

· Music Software (Wachovia)

· FISH philosophy (State Farm)

New Business:

Discussion was held concerning

· All staff who participated in Wear Red for Women Day and collected $205 to be given to Women’s Heart Health Research

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to approve changing the title of Liberty School’s MD (Multiple Disabilities) class to LLD (Limited Learning Disabilities) class effective this 2005-2006 school year.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Motion by Amy Dieteman, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to purchase a $100 advertisement in Liberty School, Central School, and Great Meadows Middle School yearbooks.

Motion carried in a voice vote with Susan Cullen voting no.

Correspondence:

Glenn Williams noted that Ms. Fanjoy will reply to Liberty Township’s letter requesting budget information.

Glenn Williams recused himself at 8:22 PM and left the meeting.

Amy Dieteman, Vice-President, presided over the rest of the meeting.

Motion by Bob Jones, seconded by Helene Armstrong, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving personnel, the deliberation of such matters may be held in private under the Open Public Meeting Act NJSA 10:4-6, the Board will adjourn to Executive Session at 8:22 PM to discuss the above mentioned matter, to the exclusion of all others. Action is not anticipated.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Tom Webster left the meeting at 9:30 PM.

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Bob Jones, to re-enter regular session at 9:55 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Motion by Bob Jones, seconded by Joe Mahal, to adjourn at 9:55 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruth Fanjoy

Board Secretary