The workshop meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, May 8, 2006, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township.  The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM by Robert Jones, 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, Jennifer Cassini, Maryann Citro, Susan Cullen, Peggy Faulborn, Robert Jones, Joe Mahal, Bernie O’Hara, and William Vonder Haar.

 

Absent: None.

 

Diane Morris, New Jersey School Boards Association, was also present.

 

There were 5 members of the public in attendance.

 

Jason Bing, Superintendent, and Ruth Fanjoy, Business Administrator, left the executive session meeting.

 

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, 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 7:35 PM to discuss the above mentioned matter, to the exclusion of all others.  If any action results, it will be taken following the re-entry into regular session.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to re-enter regular session at 8:15 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Jason Bing, Superintendent, and Ruth Fanjoy, Business Administrator, returned to the regular meeting.

 

Committee reports were discussed.

 

Amy Dieteman suggested the district could transfer from contracted facilities services to hire another first grade teacher.

5.1         Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to approve the following Personnel items 5.1.1 through 5.1.4.

 

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

 

5.1.1                       Accept the resignation of Mary Jane Herkenham effective immediately.

 

5.1.2                       Approve the following schedule for Great Meadows Regional School District Art teachers’ as follows:

 

Angie Borgstrom – from .4x to full time

Suzanne Lauricella – from full time to .6x

 

5.1.3                       Approve the retirement of Richard Middlebrook, Part-time Evening Custodian, effective June 30, 2006.

 

5.1.4                       Approve the following personnel for the Extended School Year Pre-school Disabilities Program beginning July 5, 2006 through August 10, 2006 from 8:45 AM to 11:15 AM at Liberty School:

 

Barbara Ciniewicz – Teacher - $30 per hour x 3 hours per day

 

Laurie Washburn – Instructional Aide - $10 per hour x 3 hours per day

 

5.1.5                       Approve the following non-tenured full time certified staff effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 according to the terms of a contract to be negotiated:

 

B. Ciniewicz       H. Clowers         S. Conway

R. Crane           L. DeJesus         K. Doty

L. Herman          I. Marmolejos      G. Pagliaro

C. Ritson          J. Rosequest       T. Schepis

M. Teixeira        J. Toussaint       M. Van Lenten

B. Wohlgemuth

 

Helene Armstrong noted the Warren County School Boards Association Spring Scholarship Dinner.

 

William Vonder Haar requested a building tour for new board members.

 

Robert Jones, Board President, appointed Peggy Faulborn as New Jersey School Board Association Legislative Chair Person.

 

Lynne Rutkoski, Liberty parent, asked about the district-recycling program.

 

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving personnel and negotiations, 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 9:24 PM to discuss the above mentioned matter, to the exclusion of all others.  If any action results, it will be taken following the re-entry into regular session.

Motion carried in a voice vote with Vonder Haar voting no.

 

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Joe Mahal, to re-enter regular session at 9:54 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Joe Mahal, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to adjourn at 9:55 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Ruth Fanjoy

Board Secretary