The workshop meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, August 14, 2006, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township. The meeting was called to order at 7:15 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, Robert Jones, Bernie O’Hara (arrived 7:18 PM), and William Vonder Haar.

Absent: Peggy Faulborn and Joe Mahal.

There were no members of the public in attendance.

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Maryann Citro, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving the Child Care Program, 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 7:16 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.

Bernie O’Hara arrived 7:18 PM.

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to re-enter regular session at 7:57 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

5.1 Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Susan Cullen, to approve the following Finance and Policy items 5.1.1 and 5.1.2.

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

5.1.1 Approve a contract with Schaible’s Plumbing and Heating, Inc. to supply, install and warranty all material and workmanship for installation of a new flow meter at Liberty School prior to the start of the school year.

Quotes received Cost

Aero Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. $8,400.00

Link & Son Plumbing & Heating No Quote

Schaible’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. $2,625.00

5.1.2 Approve Jason Bing, Superintendent, to attend the “Leading Learning – an Advanced Leadership Development Series for Superintendents” offered by New Jersey Association of School Administrators for a fee of $875.00.

5.2 Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Robert Jones, to approve the following Administration item 5.2.1.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

5.2.1 Approve Peggy Faulborn as the sending district representative to the Hackettstown Board of Education effective immediately.

Maryann Citro left the meeting at 8:35 PM.

Old Business:

Vo-tech tuition was discussed.

New Business:

A Golf Fund Raiser for the Great Meadows Regional Education Foundation was discussed.

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to adjourn at 9:05 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Julie Mumaw

Board Secretary