The regular meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of
Education was held on Monday, July 24, 2006, at the
Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jennifer Cassini, Maryann Citro, Peggy
Faulborn, Robert Jones, and Bernie O’Hara.
Absent: Helene Armstrong,
Susan Cullen, Joe Mahal, and William Vonder Haar.
There were 16 members of the
public in attendance.
Motion by Peggy Faulborn,
seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the minutes from June 12, 2006, June
26, 2006, and June 28, 2006.
Motion carried in a voice
vote with Faulborn, and Mahal abstaining from June 28, 2006 minutes.
Motion by Peggy Faulborn,
seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the executive session minutes from
June 12, 2006 and June 26, 2006.
Motion carried in a
unanimous voice vote.
Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Maryann Citro,
to accept the Financial Report of the Secretary and Treasurer for the month
ending June 30, 2006, as per copies attached and to certify that as of June 30,
2006, 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.
Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.
Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Bernie O’Hara,
to approve the bills from June 27, 2006 through June 30, 2006 in the amount of
$77,657.37 and the bills from July 1, 2006 to July 24, 2006 in the amount of
$635,353.63.
Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.
Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Bernie O’Hara,
to approve the cafeteria bills from July 1, 2006 to July 24, 2006 in the amount
of $2,939.13.
Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.
Jason Bing, Superintendent’s Update.
Noreen Lishak, Director of Curriculum and Special
Services, reported on the following plans for the 2006-2007 school year:
Public Comment:
Cindy Russo explained to the board that she felt the
school secretaries were only needed for ten months of the year.
Cathy Friedan urged the board to be fiscally
responsible with its budget transfers.
John Fisher asked why the rental fee for Sunny Days
Daycare’s use of the building, during the time that school was normally open,
was less than the rate charged to township Recreation, when they request that
the schools be opened on weekends?
Ann Young expressed her concern for the students
during administrative staff turnover.
Cindy Russo suggested that the board offer a bonus
to administrators who stay in the district for more than three years.
Diane Bourland asked if administrators get paid
extra when they are expected to ‘pick up the slack’ during administrative
turnover?
Kristy Whittle asked about the process for hiring a
building principal?
16.1 Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Maryann Citro, to approve the following Policy/Finance items 16.1.1 to 16.1.19.
Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to table item 16.1.18.
Motion carried in a roll call vote with item 16.1.18 being tabled, Cassini abstaining from item 16.1.14, and all other items voted yes.
16.1.1
Approve a stipend to Tina Ritchie for the 2005-2006 school year
for Intervention & Referral Services Team Leader for
16.1.2
Approve Kristy Whittle to provide Home Instruction to a student
at the
16.1.3
Approve the ‘Biosecurity/Security Checklist’ for the Food
Service Director as attached.
16.1.4
Approve a ‘2006-2007 Parental Contract’ for student
transportation of case number 201 for July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 at $50 per
day for the number of days the local board requires transportation to be
furnished and the same shall be furnished.
16.1.5
Approve the renewal of the leased 54-passenger bus from First
Student, Inc. for September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 at an annual rental fee of
$14,843.27.
16.1.6
Approve the renewal of the Multi Route Contract for the
following routes with First Student, Inc. for the 2006-2007 school year.
L1 $18,219.17
L3 $18,219.17
L4 $18,219.17
L5 $18,219.17
C1 $18,219.17
C2 $18,219.17
C4 $18,219.17
C5 $18,219.17
C6 $18,219.17
C7 $18,219.17
M1 $18,219.17
M2 $18,219.17
M3 $18,219.17
M4 $18,219.17
M6 $18,219.17
M7 $18,219.17
M8 $18,219.17
HS1 $33,223.20
HS3 $33,223.20
HS4 $18,219.17
HS5 $18,219.17
HS6 $18,219.17
HS7 $18,219.17
KDGL1 $ 8,466.56
KDGC2 $ 8,466.56
MD1 $34,071.57
MD2 $28,805.24
16.1.7 Award a contract for student transportation to the sole bidder, First Student, Inc. for the 2006-2007 school year for Routes HS2 and C8 at the per diem rate of $109.96 each, with an increase/decrease provision of $1.95.
HS2 $19,792.80
C8 $19,792.80
16.1.8 Approve a renewal for the following special education routes with A. Morris Scott Bus Company for the 2006-2007 school year.
Spring Run $29,600.21
Midland $31,635.86
16.1.9
Approve a transportation jointure with
16.1.10
Approve a transportation jointure with Hackettstown for the
2006-2007 extended school year, to share the cost of the following routes for a
total annual contract cost of $3,868.00.
Hackettstown Q-Mid A.M. Scott $5,520.00 1 1 $1,840.00
Hackettstown Q-Spr. Snyder $5,070.00 2 2 $1,014.00
16.1.11 Approve a transportation jointure with Warren Hills Regional for the 2006-2007 extended school year, to share the cost of the following route for a total annual contract cost of $1,014.00.
16.1.12 Approve the lunch prices for the 2006-2007 school year as follows:
Full Price Reduced
Elementary Student Lunch $2.25 $0.40
Middle School Student Lunch $2.50 $0.40
Milk $0.50 $0.20
Adult lunch $3.30 N/A
16.1.13 Approve a service contract with CFP Service Solutions for maintenance of the district photocopiers for an annual fee of $29,300.00 including supplies.
16.1.14 Approve Elizabeth Narati-Tentle, to provide speech services to identified students at the rate of $75 per hour and at $260 per student evaluation performed.
16.1.15
Approve a tuition contract with the
16.1.16 Approve a tuition contract with the Stepping Stone – ARC of Essex County for placement of case number 122 from July 5, 2006 to June 30, 2007 at the per diem rate of $205.88 for 204 days totaling $42,000.00.
16.1.17 Approve a contract with Sussex County Educational Services Commission to provide approved supplemental services rendered to classified Great Meadows Regional resident students attending non-public schools for a fee of $7,434.00.
16.1.18 Item tabled.
16.1.19 Affirm the following budget transfers for the period June 21, 2006 to June 30, 2006:
From Account To Account Amount Reason
11-000-100-562 Spec Ed Tuition 11-000-270-515 SP Ed Trans 30,000.00 Transportation
11-000-291-270 Medical 11-130-100-101 Gr 6-8 Salary 44,708.00 Retro Pay
11-000-270-519 Choice 11-130-100-101 Gr 6-8 Salary 9,792.00 Retro Pay
11-000-100-562 Spec Ed Tuition 11-000-270-515 Spec Ed Tran 15,000.00 Transportation
16.1.20 Affirm the following budget transfer for the period July 1, 2006 to July 24, 2006:
From Account To
Account Amount Reason
11-000-100-562 Spec Ed Tuition 10-000-100-561 Charter Sch Tuition 5,294.00 06-07 Placements
16.2 Upon recommendation of the
Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to
approve the following Personnel/Buildings/Grounds/Transportation items
16.2.1 to 16.2.9.
Motion carried in a
unanimous roll call vote.
16.2.1
Approve the employment of Theresa Sickels,
Claire Washburn, and Mary Ann Williams, as Instructional Aides at
16.2.2
Accept, with regret, the resignation of Mark Ippolito, Great
Meadows Middle School Principal, effective September 18, 2006.
16.2.3
Accept, with regret, the resignation of Tina Ritchie, Guidance
Counselor, effective immediately.
16.2.4
Approve the hiring of Tiffany Lutz, CST Social Worker, effective
September 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 at Step 1 MA, at an annual salary of
$41,319 (salary subject to change after teacher negotiations are finalized).
16.2.5
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 employee:
Claire Washburn
and Tiffany Lutz
16.2.6 Approve the privatization of our Childcare Program to Sunny Days Daycare for the 2006-2007 school year with owners Christine Miller and Lisa Rabuano.
16.2.7
Approve the renting of room space at
16.2.8
Approve the following workshops and stipends to Linda McClune
and Tina Ritchie:
“Helping Your Child Improve
Homework Skills “
1/12/06 – 2 hours @ $30 per
hour for prep and presentation = $60 x 2 = $120
“Independent Child”
2/16/06 – 2 hours @ $30 per hour for prep
and presentation = $60 x 2 = $120
16.2.9
Approve the following summer hours for
Administration and Office
Staff – Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (no lunch)
Custodial Staff – Monday through Thursday
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (includes
lunch)
16.3 Upon recommendation of the
Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to
approve the following Curriculum/Technology items 16.3.1 and 16.3.2.
Motion carried in a
unanimous roll call vote.
16.3.1
Approve Marianne Woods to perform her
student teaching with Chris Caufield, Kindergarten teacher at
16.3.2
Approve a collaborative agreement with
NORWESCAP Head Start and the
Public Comment:
Diane Bourland asked if Hackettstown was hiring any more coaches?
Beth Beasley was directed to contact the Warren County Office of the New Jersey Department of Education concerning her special education questions.
Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to adjourn at 8:20 PM.
Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth Fanjoy
Board Secretary