The workshop meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, September 12, 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, Cynthia Russo, and Glenn Williams (arrived at 8:00 PM).

Absent: Joe Mahal.

There were 7 members of the public in attendance.

Committee Reports were discussed.

Glenn Williams arrived 8:00 PM.

Public comment on agenda items:

None

6.1 Tabled to after executive session.

7. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Bob Jones, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to approve the following Personnel items 7.1 through 7.7

Motion by Amy Dieteman, seconded by Glenn Williams, to table item 7.6 to after executive session.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Personnel motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote on items 7.1 through 7.5 and item 7.7

7.1To accept, with regret, the resignation for retirement of William Fancher, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, effective December 1, 2005.

7.2To approve Joyce Jansen as ChildCare Aide at Liberty School effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005 at the rate of $9.72 per hour without benefits.

7.3To approve Margaret Dimitriadis as Instructional Aide at Central School at the annual salary of $10,500 effective September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

7.4To approve Martha Teixeira as a substitute teacher for the 2005-2006 school year until she receives her NJDE Alternate Route-Certificate of Eligibility for Teacher of World Language, whereupon she will be hired at Step 1 BS for the remainder of the school year.

7.5To approve a $1,200 stipend to Heather Clowers, LDTC, for CST Coordinating Activities for the 2005-2006 school year.

7.6Table to after executive session.

7.7To authorize the district to submit applications for the emergency hiring and applicants 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:

Margaret Dimitriadis, Martha Teixeira, Noreen Lishak

8. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Amy Dieteman, seconded by Bob Jones, to approve the following Curriculum item 8.1

Motion carried in a voice vote – unanimous.

8.1To approve the revised Great Meadows Regional School K-8 Literacy Curriculum for the 2005-2006 school year as presented by Mr. Jason Bing, Curriculum Supervisor and Board of Education Curriculum/Technology Committee.

9. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Amy Dieteman, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to approve the following Finance and Policy items 9.1 and 9.2

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

9.1Item removed.

9.2Approve the 1^st reading of ByLaw #0145 Board Member Resignation and Removal.

Motion by Amy Dieteman, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, 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 8:35 PM to discuss the above mentioned matter, to the exclusion of all others. Action will be taken following the re-entry into regular session.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Motion by Cindy Russo, seconded by Susan Cullen, to re-enter regular session at 9:25 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to approve Mr. Jason Bing Schetelick as Superintendent of Great Meadows Regional School District effective September 12, 2005 at a yearly pro-rated salary of $115,000 for the 2005-2006 academic year pursuant to the terms and conditions of a Contract of Employment as discussed by the Board.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Bob Jones, to approve Noreen Lishak as the Great Meadows Regional Supervisor for Curriculum and Special Services effective November 15, 2005 at a yearly pro-rated salary of $80,000 for the 2005-2006 school year.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Mr. Piperata reviewed the results of the school board’s annual self-assessment. A discussion was held concerning goal setting for the 2005-2006 school year.

Discussion was held on the following topics.

• The hiring of a Vice Principal.
• Process for filling the vacant school board seat.
• Letter from NJ School Construction Corp.
• Fund raiser for Katrina relief.

Mr. Williams expressed the District’s thanks to Mr. Piperata for his service as Interim Superintendent.

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Bob Jones, to adjourn at 10:55 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote – unanimous.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruth Fanjoy

Board Secretary