The regular meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, September 25, 2006, at the Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township.  The meeting was called to order at 7:40 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, Peggy Faulborn, Robert Jones, Joe Mahal, Bernie O’Hara, and William Vonder Haar.

 

Absent: None

 

There were 14 members of the public in attendance.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the minutes from August 7, 2006, August 14, 2006, and August 28, 2006.

Motion carried in a voice vote with Citro abstaining from August 7, 2006 minutes and Faulborn and Mahal abstaining from August 14, 2006 minutes.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the executive session minutes from August 7, 2006 and August 14, 2006.

Motion carried in a voice vote with Citro abstaining from August 7, 2006 executive session minutes and Faulborn and Mahal abstaining from August 14, 2006 executive session minutes.

 

Motion by Maryann Citro, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to accept the Financial Report of the Secretary and Treasurer for the month ending August 31, 2006, as per copies attached and to certify that as of August 31, 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 Jennifer Cassini, to approve the bills from August 29, 2006 through September 25, 2006 in the amount of $1,014,223.99.

Motion carried in a voice vote with Cullen voting no to check #19672.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Maryann Citro, to approve the cafeteria bills from August 23, 2006 to September 25, 2006 in the amount of $13,085.79.

Motion carried in a voice vote.

 

Jason Bing, Superintendent’s Update.

 

Noreen Lishak, Curriculum Update. 

 

Public Comment:  None

 

14.1    Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to approve the following Policy/Finance items 14.1.1 to 14.1.3.

 

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

 

14.1.1                  Approve the 2nd reading and adoption of the Nutrition and Physical Fitness (Wellness) Policy #8530.

 

14.1.2                  Approve the first renewal of an agreement with Maschio’s Food Services, Inc. to provide a food service program for the period September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 for a management fee of $9,540.00 and a maximum subsidy of $0. (Correcting amount of $9,450.00 stated in June 26, 2006 minutes)

 

14.1.3                  Approve a contract with Elizabeth Naratil-Tintle to provide Speech/Language Services to identified students at the rate of $37.03 per hour and $265 per student evaluations for the 2006-2007 school year.

 

14.2    Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to approve the following Personnel and Buldings/Grounds/ Transportation items 14.2.1 to 14.2.18.

 

Motion carried in a roll call vote with O’Hara abstaining from item 14.2.2.

 

14.2.1    Approve a stipend for the following personnel:

Heather Clowers – LDT/C –

Wilson Reading Instruction

6 hours x $30 per hour = $180.00

 

Stephanie Conway – Psychologist

August 16, 17, 21, & 22, 2006

              4 days x $272.65 per day = $1,090.60

 

14.2.2                  Approve the hiring of the following personnel:

 

Audrey Matlock – Family Leave replacement for Steven O’Hara, 7th grade Social Studies teacher, at daily substitute rate of $80, without benefits.

 

Rosetta Wood – PSD Aide in Liberty School effective September 6, 2006 through June 30, 2007 at the annual salary of $10,500.

 

14.2.3                  Approve Kathryn Tibak as a substitute teacher for the 2006-2007 school year for Liberty Elementary School.

 

14.2.4                  Approve the attached list of substitutes for the 2006-2007 school year.

 

14.2.5                  Approve Andrew Pancoast, Warren County Community College student, to observe a class for ten hours at Central School beginning October 2, 2006.

 

14.2.6                  Approve Emily Davis, County College of Morris student, to observe a class for five hours at Liberty School and Central School during the 2006-2007 school year.

 

14.2.7                  Approve Donald Clark as full-time evening Maintenance/Custodian worker at Central School effective September 26, 2006 through June 30, 2007 at an annual salary of $22,500 prorated to $17,250.

 

14.2.8                  Accept, with regret, the resignation of Debra Herb, Cafeteria Aide at Great Meadows Middle School, effective immediately.

 

14.2.9                  Approve the employment of Charleen Spezza, Cafeteria Aide at Great Meadows Middle School, effective September 26, 2006 through June 30, 2007 at the rate of $8.75 per hour x 2 hours per day = $17.50 per day.

 

14.2.10             Approve the employment of Sarah Montgomery, Cafeteria Aide at Great Meadows Middle School, effective with the completion of physical and background check.

 

14.2.11             Approve a Maternity Leave for Jennifer De Lorenzo, 3rd grade teacher at Central School, effective November 27, 2006 through June 30, 2007 and returning September 1, 2007.

 

14.2.12             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:

 

Donald Clark, Audrey Matlock, Sarah Montgomery, Charleen Spezza, and Rosetta Wood

 

14.2.13   Approve a transportation contract with Hackettstown School   District for the 2006-2007 school year to share the cost of the following routes for a total annual contract amount of $22,385.36 with Great Meadows Regional cost $10,545.28 and $5,920.04, respectively.

 

Route          Contractor         Total Cost      Host     Joiners   Joiner Cost

                        Midland         A. M. Scott       $31,635.86        1            2            $10,545.28

                        Spring Run    A. M. Scott       $29,600.21        2             3           $11,840.08

                        Total                                                                                             $22,385.36

 

14.2.14   Approve a transportation contract with Washington Township School District for the 2006-2007 school year to share the cost of the following route for a total annual contract amount of $10,545.28 with Great Meadows Regional cost $10,545.28.

 

Route           Contractor         Total Cost      Host      Joiners      Joiner Cost

                        Midland         A. M. Scott        $31,635.86       1                2           $10,545.28

 

14.2.15             Approve a transportation contract with Warren Hills Regional School District for the 2006-2007 school year to share the cost of the following route for a total annual contract amount of $5,920.04 with Great Meadows Regional cost $11,840.08.

Route           Contractor         Total Cost      Host        Joiners     Joiner Cost

Spring Run    A.M. Scott         $29,600.21         2                3           $5,920.04

 

14.2.16             Approve a transportation contract with Allamuchy Board of Education for the 2006-2007 school year to share the cost of the following routes for a total annual cost to Great Meadows Regional School District of $7,867.00. (Allamuchy waived $667.00 transportation use for High School student.)

 

Route             Contractor         Total Cost       Host        Joiners   JoinerCost

                         4                     Allamuchy           $55,361.00        82              1        $   667.00

                         21                   Allamuchy           $28,800.00         3               1        $7,200.00

 

14.2.17             Approve a tuition contract with Allamuchy Board of Education for placement of MP from September 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 at the rate of $1,299.30 per month ($12,993 for 10 months) and related educational services for $2,400 for a total cost of $15,393.00.

 

14.2.18             Approve the 2006-2007 bus stops for the Great Meadows Regional School District as attached.

 

Peggy Faulborn gave the Hackettstown report.

 

Public Comment: 

 

A Liberty resident asked if the Board of Education would consider a full day kindergarten. Jason Bing, Superintendent, answered that the subject would be put on a committee agenda for discussion.

 

William Vonder Haar asked that the Board of Education look at the funding formula to make is more equitable. He also asked what impact could the Board have on healing the rift between Liberty and Independence.

 

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Maryann Citro, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving Litigation and 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 8:25 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 unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to re-enter regular session at 9:07 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to authorize Jason Bing, Superintendent, to hire a consultant not to exceed $3000.00.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Joe Mahal, to adjourn at 9:10 PM.

Motion carried in unanimous voice vote.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Julie Mumaw

Board Secretary