The workshop meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 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, Robert Jones, Joe Mahal, and Glenn Williams (arrived at 7:55 PM).

Absent: Peggy Faulborn and Cynthia Russo.

There were 3 members of the public in attendance.

Motion by Bob Jones, seconded by Susan Cullen, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving personal privacy, 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 7:35 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 Amy Dieteman, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to re-enter regular session at 7:45 PM.

Motion carried in a voice vote - unanimous.

Thomas Webster stepped to the table and was sworn in as Liberty Board of Education Member by Ruth Fanjoy, Business Administrator, and then took his seat at the Board of Education table.

Committee Reports were discussed.

Glenn Williams arrived 7:55 PM.

Public comment on agenda items:

Bill Vonder Haar, Liberty resident, inquired after the progress of budgeted capital projects. He also asked the board to negotiate tuition reimbursement for teachers.

Geof Cullen, Independence resident, suggested that the processors be moved out of the computer labs to reduce room temperature.

John Fisher, Liberty resident, reported that high school scheduling forced his daughter to take Spanish II before Spanish I.

7. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to approve the following Curriculum items 7.1 and 7.2.

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

7.1 Effective October 17, 2005, the KinderCare Program for the Liberty kindergarten students, will be housed at the Liberty Elementary School.

7.2 Acknowledge approval of the 2005-2008 Bilingual/ESL/ELS Three Year Program by the New Jersey Department of Education.

8. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Susan Cullen, to approve the following Personnel items 8.1 through 8.3.

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

8.1 Approve Robert Scott as Pre-school Disabilities Aide at Liberty Elementary School effective October 12, 2005 through June 30, 2005 at an annual salary of $10,500 pro-rated to $8,991.55.

8.2 To 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:

Robert Scott and Dana Corcoran

8.3 Approve Dana Corcoran as Assistant Principal at the Great Meadows Middle School effective December 12, 2005, or earlier, if a replacement can be found, through June 30, 2005 at an annual salary of $66,000 pro-rated to $36,575 with full medical, prescription, and dental coverage.

9. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Joe Mahal, to approve the following Buildings & Grounds item 9.1.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Three quotes were received for the purchase of a John

Deer X585 Tractor as follows:

Warren County Service Center, Columbia, NJ $12,271.00

Pocono Tractor, East Stroudsburg, PA $15,070.00

Power Place, Rockaway, NJ $14,120.00

9.1 Approve the purchase of a John Deer X585 Tractor from Warren County Service Center, Columbia, NJ, in the amount of $12,271.00.

10. Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Bob Jones, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to approve the following Technology item 10.1.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

10.1 Approve the Technology Goals Plan for the 2005-2006 school year.

Discussion was held on the following topics.

· Warren County School Boards Association meeting calendar.

· Status of the mentorship for Jason Bing.

· Students experiences with Maschio’s Food Service.

· Susan Cullen will be the Legislative representative to New Jersey School Boards Association.

· Tom Webster will attend the Liberty Township meetings.

· Adequate yearly progress attainment in the Hackettstown District.

Motion by Joe Mahal, seconded by Amy Dieteman, to adjourn at 9:40 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruth Fanjoy

Board Secretary