The regular meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, August 22, 2005, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 PM by Amy Dieteman, 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: Helene Armstrong, Susan Cullen, Amy Dieteman, Peggy Faulborn, Robert Jones, and Cynthia Russo.

Absent: Joe Mahal and Glenn Williams.

There were 6 members of the public in attendance.

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to approve the minutes from June 13, 2005, June 27, 2005 (as amended), July 11, 2005 (as amended), and July 25, 2005 and to approve the executive session minutes from June 13, 2005, June 27, 2005 (as amended), July 11, 2005 (as amended), and July 25, 2005.

Motion carried in a voice vote.

(Russo & Tierney – abstained from June 13, 2005 minutes and June 13, 2005 executive session minutes)

(Cullen & Russo – abstained from July 11, 2005 minutes and July 11, 2005 executive session minutes)

(Cullen & Tierney – abstained from July 25, 2005 minutes and July 25, 2005 executive session minutes)

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Susan Cullen, to accept the Financial Report of the Secretary and Treasurer for the month ending July 31, 2005, as per copies attached and to certify that as of July 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.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Motion by Susan Cullen, seconded by Cindy Russo, to approve the bills from July 1, 2005 to August 19, 2005 in the amount of $627,374.22.

Motion carried in a voice vote – unanimous.

Anthony Piperata, Interim Superintendent, discussed the following:

· Thank you to Mr. Hart for coming in on Friday to help Warren County Special Services move into their classroom.

· Thank you to all administrative and office staff for their extra work to provide information to Liberty Township consultants.

· Beyond school care is moving back to Liberty School.

· Asbestos removal and roof replacement projects are well underway.

· Goal setting is scheduled for next workshop meeting.

· Mr. Bing will be on WRNJ radio on 9/1/05.

Jason Bing reported the following Curriculum update:

· Curricular criterion referencing.

· Data collection methods.

· New software for reading assessment.

· Staff workshops were well attended.

· Grant application deadlines.

· Literacy curriculum, grades k-8, is completed.

Bill Vonder Haar, Liberty resident, asked that his name not be included on the public agenda.

12.1 Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to approve the following Business items 12.1.1 through 12.1.9.

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

12.1.1 Affirm the following budget transfers for July 1, 2005 to August 16, 2005

From Account: To Account:

12-000-400-932 Tranf. to Capital Proj. 30-000-40x-xxx Grant Funded Proj.

Amount: $217,225.00

12.1.2 Approve a contract with the State of New Jersey, Department of Human Services, Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide level 1 services to student #122992 at an annual cost of $1,200.00 for the 2005-2006 school year.

12.1.3 Approve a contract with Allison M. Peck to provide physical therapy services to identified students at the rate of $75 per hour for the 2005-2006 school year.

12.1.4 Adopt a resolution for participation in coordinated transportation with the Warren County Special Services School District, for special education transportation as needed, at an administration fee of 5% for the 2005-2006 school year.

12.1.5 Approve Gianforcaro Architects and Engineers for the following facilities improvement projects as outlined below:

Project and Services Required Proposed Fee

Engineering-New Septic Tank @ Central $4,900 + $75 per hour

for Project Site Visits

Engineering Piping & System Controls $3,900 + $75 per hour

for Well @ Liberty School for Project Site Visits

Architectural/Engineering Reroofing/

Flashing @ Liberty School $8% of total Project Cost

Author Revisions, Updates & Facilities $12,000

Project for Five Year Long Range ($4,000/school)

Facility Plan

12.1.6 Approve the 2005-2006 Transportation Routes with updated pick-up and drop-off points as requested by EarthSpec and as recommended by our Interim Superintendent.

12.1.7 Approve the following stipends for teaching staff members:

William Nutt Curriculum writing, planning and scheduling

4 hours @ $30 per hour = $120

Eileen Romagnoli IEP meeting @ Great Meadows Middle School

2 hours @ $30 per hour = $60

Susan Buechle IEP meeting @ Great Meadows Middle School

2 hours @ $30 per hour = $60

Julie Skoldberg IEP meeting/case manager

6 hours @ $30 per hour = $180

12.1.8 Approve aide-in-lieu of transportation to parents of Great Meadows Regional School District students attending the following non-public schools at a rate of $794 per student for the 2005-2006 school year.

# of students

American Christian School, Succasunna, NJ 3

Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ 3

Delbarton School, Morristown, NJ 1

Friendship Center, Hackettstown, NJ 2

Garden State Academy, Tranquility, NJ 1

Good Shepherd Christian Academy, Washington, NJ 6

Morris Catholic High School, Denville, NJ 4

Northwest Christian School, Newton, NJ 2

Notre Dame Elementary School, East Stroudsburg, PA 2

Parsippany Christian school, Parsippany, NJ 3

Pope John XXIII High School, Sparta, NJ 17

Ridge & Valley Charter School, Blairstown, NJ 2

St. Michael School, Netcong, NJ 3

Tranquility Adventist School, Tranquility, NJ 5

12.1.1 Approve acceptance of the educational accessories and equipment donated by the Central School PTO as outlined in their request, with the exception of the window fan, received on August 17, 2005, totaling $635.

12.2 Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Susan Cullen, to approve the following Administration items 12.2.1 and 12.2.3.

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

12.2.1 Approval of the Great Meadows Regional School District Nutrition and Lunch Program prices for the 2005-2006 school year as follows:

Elementary School Lunch $2.25

Middle School Lunch $2.50

Reduced Lunch – both levels $ .40

Milk – both levels $ .35

Adult Lunch – both levels $3.30

12.2.2 Item removed.

12.2.3 Approve the submission of the application for Request for Change in Use to the New Jersey Department of Education for the use of our speech classroom.

Motion by Susan Cullen, seconded by Cindy Russo, to move the entire personnel slate to after executive session.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Bob Jones gave the Hackettstown Report.

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Helene Armstrong, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving personnel and teachers 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 8:25 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.

12.3 Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Bob Jones, to approve the following Personnel items 12.3.1 through 12.3.5.

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

12.3.1 To offer a contract to the following Cafeteria Aides at $8.75 per hour, 2 hours per day, without benefits, for the 2005-2006 school year.

Liberty School

Lucille McCormack - 171 days = $2,992.50

Darcy Lucchi - 171 days = $2,992.50

Central School

Mary Herkenham - 171 days = $2,992.50

Susan Lechner - 171 days = $2,992.50

Middle School

Diane DeMarco-Francis – 173 days = $3027.50

Debra Herb - 173 days = $3027.50

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