The workshop meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, July 10, 2006, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM by Peggy Faulborn, Vice-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: Jennifer Cassini, Maryann Citro, Peggy Faulborn, Joe Mahal, and William Vonder Haar.

Absent: Helene Armstrong, Susan Cullen, Robert Jones, and Bernie O’Hara.

There was 1 member of the public in attendance.

Public Comment: None

4.1 Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Maryann Citro, to approve the following Personnel item 4.1.1 and 14.1.2.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

4.1.1 Approve Stephen Thorpe as 8^th grade science teacher at Step 2 BS at an annual salary of $38,959 (salary subject to change after teacher negotiations are finalized) effective September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

4.1.2 Authorize the district to submit applications for emergency hiring and applicant’s attestation that he/she has not been convicted of any disqualifying crime pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 18:6-7.1 et. seq. for the following new employees:

Stephen Thorpe

Old Business:

Wellness Policy and Transportation were discussed.

New Business:

New Jersey School Boards Association Convention and employee summer hours were discussed.

Motion by Joe Mahal, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to adjourn at 8:50 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruth Fanjoy

Board Secretary