The regular meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, June 27, 2005, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 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 (arrived 8:00 PM), Joe Mahal (arrived 7:45 PM), Cynthia Russo, Steve Tierney, and Glenn Williams.

Absent: None.

There were 12 members of the public in attendance.

Glenn Williams recognized Christina Sharkey, Business Administrator, for her exceptional service to the district and wished her luck in all her future endeavors.

Joe Mahal arrived 7:45 PM.

Motion by Amy Dieteman, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to approve the minutes from May 2, 2005 and May 9, 2005.

Motion carried in a voice vote.

(Russo – abstained May 2, 2005 minutes)

(Tierney – abstained May 9, 2005 minutes)

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to approve the executive session minutes from May 2, 2005 and May 9, 2005.

Motion carried in a voice vote.

(Russo – abstained May 2, 2005 minutes)

(Tierney – abstained May 9, 2005 minutes)

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to accept the Financial Report of the Secretary and Treasurer for the month ending May 31, 2005, as per copies attached and to certify that as of May 31, 2005, after review of the Secretary’s monthly financial reports (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of my knowledge, no major account or fund has been overexpended in violation of NJAC 6:20-2.12(e) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Roll call vote - Yes: Armstrong, Cullen, Dieteman, Faulborn, Jones, Mahal, Tierney, Williams.

No: None

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to approve the bills from May 18, 2005 to June 20, 2005 in the amount of $2,250,976.20.

Motion carried in a voice vote – unanimous.

A thank you note was read from Lois Spangler to the Board of Education thanking them for the gift she received upon her retirement.

Bob Jones arrived 8:00 PM.

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Amy Dieteman, 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 8:00 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 - unanimous.

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to re-enter regular session at 9:25 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

James Alercia, Interim Superintendent, reported on the on-going building projects, including the roof and the mold and asbestos abatement work. He also noted that the standardized test results were received and the district has made gains for the third year in a row.

Jason Bing, Curriculum, reported on the NJASK and GEPA 2004-2005 test results. He also noted that the grant applications, which are due August 31, 2005, are underway.

Jen Cassini, Liberty resident, asked what grades would be using Spanish videos for instruction. She was told grades 1 through 3.

Cathy Nicholls, Liberty resident, asked where her two children would attend kindergarten? She was told that all Kindercare students will attend kindergarten in their resident district school.

14.1 Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to approve the following Business Services items 14.1.1 through 14.1.20.

Motion carried in a roll call vote with Williams abstaining on item 14.1.15.

14.1.1 Approve Special Education Tuition Contract for student #111300 and #030901 with Hope Township Board of Education Enrichment Program from July 11, 2005 through August 19, 2005 at a cost of $1955.00 per student for a total of $3910.00.

14.1.2 Approve Warren County Special Services School District to provide speech services for student #122992 for four hours per week every other week from July 7, 2005 through August 28, 2005 at a rate of $75.00 per hour.

14.1.3 Approve Special Education Tuition Contract for students #122992, #051993, #052792 with Blue Mountain Day Camp – Sussex County ARC at a cost of $2,325.00 per student for a total of $6,975.00.

14.1.4 Approve a contract with Celeste Hammel of Learning and Teaching Services for student #071190 two times per week for one hour at a rate of $80.00 per hour for eight weeks for a total cost of $1,280.00.

14.1.5 Approve a contract with Celebrate the Children’s summer camp for student #022293 from July 11, 2005 through August 19, 2005 at a tuition rate of $2,600.00.

14.1.6 Approve Jessica Toussaint to provide three special education students with Wilson Reading Instruction beginning July 11, 2005 through August 18,2005 three times a week for one hour per session for five weeks at the rate of $30.00 per hour (to be adjusted upon settlement of contract) for a total cost of $1,500.00.

14.1.7 Approve payment for Curriculum Mapping for the following:

John Skodocek – 7 hours x $30 per hour = $210

(April through June)

Amy Fancher – 7 hours x $30 per hour = $210

(April through June)

Anita Holochowost – 5 hours x $30 per hour = $150

(May through June)

14.1.8 Approve payment for Curriculum writing/development of GATE program to William Nutt – 4 hours x $30 per hour = $120

14.1.9 Approve the following special education route renewals for the 2005-2006 school year:

Route Company 2005-2006 Rate

VoTech #1 Snyder Bus $15,862.51

VoTech #2 Morris Scott $17,956.44

14.1.10 Affirm the following budget transfers effective May 1, 2005:

From Acct: To Acct:

11-000-262-620-000-000 Heat/Electric 11-000-262-520-000-000 Plant Ins.

Amount: $ 651.00 Reason: Undergrd. tank ins pol

11-000-270-890-000-000 Other trans exp 11-291-290-000-000 Other emp bene

Amount: $ 72.00 Reason: New employee physical

11-000-217-320-000-000 PC Aide-contract 11-000-219-320-000-000 Evals-plac

Amount: $1,500.00 Reason: Evaluations

11-000-221-110-000-000 Comp tech 11-000-223-600-000-001 wksp milge

Amount: $1,500.00 Reason: principals workshop

11-000-221-110-000-000 Comp tech 11-000-223-600-000-002 wksp milge

Amount: $1,200.00 Reason: principals workshop

11-000-221-110-000-000 Comp tech 11-000-223-600-000-003 wksp milge

Amount: $ 700.00 Reason: principals workshop

11-000-240-500-000-000 Purch srv/mileage 11-000-223-600-000-003 wksp milge

Amount: $1,800.00 Reason: principals workshop

Total $7,423.00

14.1.11 Approve a contract with Sussex County Educations Serviced Commission, Division of Services to Non-public Schools for Speech and/or Supplemental and Related Services, to Great Meadows Regional students in non-public schools that is paid through IDEA funds in the amount of $4,130.

14.1.12 Acknowledge that the following was paid for mentoring:

$550 to Jason Bing from Barbara Wohlgemuth

$1,000 to Jamie Long from Tom Schepis

$330 to Karen Lund from Kristine Doty

$550 to Karl Myrthil from Israel Marmolejos, Jr.

$275 to Karl Myrthil from Nancy Leis

$550 to Marcheta Scott from Jessica Toussaint

$900 to Eileen Brett, Principal, Franklin Park School, from Ernest Batha, Jr., Liberty School Principal

$1,100 to Dennis Pallozzi, Superintendent, Harding Township Schools, from Kathy Koop, Central School Principal

$800 to Tracey Severns, Principal, Mt. Olive School, from Mark Ippolito, Great Meadows Middle School Principal

14.1.13 Approve payment of accrued sick days for the following:

Christina Sharkey, former Business Administrator, 91½ days at the rate of $174.39 per day not to exceed $15,000 as per contract

Lois Spangler, 2^nd grade teacher at Central School, 181 days at the rate of $35.00 per day up to $7,500 upon her retirement June 30, 2005.

Beverly LaBarre, Cafeteria Manager, 150 days at the rate of $20.00 per day up to $4,000 upon her retirement June 30, 2005.

14.1.14 Approve 2005 summer hours for Linda McClune, Guidance Counselor, at the rate of $30 per hour (contract rate) not to exceed $2,500.

14.1.15 Approve to continue contracting for Health Insurance for the 2005-2006 school year with Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey for Medical and Prescription Coverage and with Delta Dental of New Jersey for Dental Coverage and that LDP Consulting Group continue as the broker.

14.1.16 Approve Title I teachers for the 2005-2006 school year as follows:

Barbara Miller, Central School