The regular meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, October 23, 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 17 members of the public in attendance.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the minutes from September 11, 2006 and September 25, 2006.

Motion carried in a voice vote with Cassini and O’Hara abstaining from September 11, 2006 minutes.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to approve the executive session minutes from September 11, 2006 and September 25, 2006.

Motion carried in a voice vote with Cassini and O’Hara abstaining from September 11, 2006 executive session minutes.

 

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to accept the Financial Report of the Secretary and Treasurer for the month ending September 30, 2006, as per copies attached and to certify that as of September 30, 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 Susan Cullen, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the bills from September 26, 2006 through October 23, 2006 in the amount of $976,384.26.

Motion carried in a voice vote with Cullen voting no to check #19802.

 

Motion by Maryann Citro, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to approve the cafeteria bills from September 26, 2006 to October 23, 2006 in the amount of $29,319.63.

Motion carried in a voice vote.

 

Jason Bing, Superintendent’s Update.

 

Jason Bing, Superintendent, gave the Curriculum Update. 

 

Public Comment:  None

 

15.1    Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the following Administration items 15.1.1 to 15.1.7.

 

Motion carried in a roll call vote with Vonder Haar voting no to item 15.1.1.

 

15.1.1                  Approve the Quality Annual Assurance Report (QAAR) for the 2005-2006 school year.

 

15.1.2                  Approve the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for the 2005-2006 school year that is included in the Quality Annual Assurance Report.

 

15.1.3                  Approve the implementation of the 2006-2007 Student Performance Objectives as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:32-12-2.

 

15.1.4                  Approve the Substance Abuse Prevention Program as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-3.

 

15.1.5                  Approve the 2005-2006 Violence and Vandalism Report.

 

15.1.6                  Approve School Safety Plans as outlined in N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.1.

 

15.1.7                  Approve Julie Mumaw, Business Administrator, as Public Agency Compliance Officer for Great Meadows Regional School District.

 

15.2    Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to approve the following Policy and Finance items 15.2.1 to 15.2.5.

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

 

15.2.1                  Approve a tuition contract for the 2006 – 2007 School Year with Warren County Special Services School District for placement of Case number 34 at the rate of $183.34 per diem for a total cost of $33,000.

 

15.2.2                  Approve a tuition contract for the 2006-2007 School Year with Warren County Special Services School for placement of three students at an annual cost of $34,000 per student ($188.89 per diem) for a total cost of $102,000.00.

 

15.2.3                  Approve submission of the Great Meadows Regional school District 2005-2006 Violence and Vandalism Report to the New Jersey Department of Education.

 

15.2.4                  Approve AXA Equitable as a provider of 403B Plans, Tax Sheltered Annuities for the employees of Great Meadows at no cost to the district.

 

15.2.5                  Approve a tuition contract with Byram Township Board of Education for Case number 39 for the 2006-2007 school year at an annual cost of $32,779.69.

 

15.3    Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Maryann Citro, to approve the following Personnel and Buildings/Grounds/Transportation items 15.3.1 to 15.3.16.

 

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

 

15.3.1                  Approve the following Advisor/Leader/Coordinator positions for the 2006-2007 school year:

 

Great Meadows Middle School Yearbook Advisor   

Maggie Horsey      $500

    

Central School Yearbook Advisor                

Vera Walker        $500

 

Liberty School Yearbook Advisor                

Donna Roth         $500

 

Great Meadows Middle School Student Council Advisors          Joan Magliaro & Jim Bechtel  $950 each

    

Central School Student Council Advisor

     Judy Arnold        $950

    

Liberty School Student Council Advisor         

Lisa Baatz         $950

 

     Central School Building Safety Patrol Coordinator   

Betsy Hart         $500

 

Liberty School Building Safety Patrol Coordinator   

                Colleen Schubert & Barbara Wohlgemuth     $500

 

Great Meadows Middle School Student Leadership Corp       Jeff Rosequist      $950

 

Great Meadows Middle School Detention Supervisor

Stephanie Conway   $30 per hour

    

Team Leaders            $1,000 each

Jim Bechtel, Jeff Rosequist, Jacquie Lunden,

Deb Exley, Jan Romanczyk - REBEL 2

 

15.3.2                  Approve payment of $826 per student for aide-in-lieu of transportation to the parent/guardian of the children in Great Meadows Regional School District attending the following schools for the 2006-2007 school year:

 

American Christian School – 1

Blair Academy - 1               

Delbarton School - 1                 

Friendship Center - 2            

Good Shepherd Christian Academy - 5

Morris Catholic HS - 3               

Notre Dame Elem. School - 1          

Parsippany Christian School - 2           

Pope John XXIII HS - 19                    

Rev. George A. Brown Memorial School - 2

Ridge & Valley Charter School - 9

St. Michael’s School - 2                  

Tranquility Adventist School – 7

 

15.3.3                  Accept the resignation of Darcy Lucchi, Cafeteria Aide at Liberty School, effective immediately.

 

15.3.4                  Accept the resignation of Diane De Marco Francis, Cafeteria Aide at Great Meadows Middle School, effective immediately.

 

15.3.5                  Accept the resignation of Lori Roselli, Cafeteria Aide @ Central School, effective October 20, 2006.

 

15.3.6                  Accept, with sincere regret, the retirement of Marian Bickel, Speech Therapist @ Liberty School, effective January 1, 2007.

 

15.3.7                  Approve Michael Crane as a Substitute Teacher for Great Meadows Regional School District during the 2006-2007 school year.

 

15.3.8                  Approve Francesca Pugliese and Christine Alberto, Centenary College students, to observe ten hours a classroom setting at Central School during the 2006-2007 school year.

 

15.3.9                  Approve the amended Memorandum of Agreement between Great Meadows Regional School District and the Independence Township Police Department and the New Jersey State Police headquartered in Washington, NJ.

 

15.3.10             Approve a bus stop at 211 Free Union Road.

 

15.3.11             Approve Katrin Wilson, Seton Hall University Nursing student, to complete 25 hours of observation with Annemarie Latimer, Liberty School Nurse.

 

15.3.12             Approve a maternity leave for Jamie Long effective January 1, 2007 with an expected date of return of approximately March 5, 2007.

 

15.3.13             Approve Maryann Williams as a maternity leave replacement for Jen DeLorenzo, 3rd grade Central teacher, effective November 27, 2006 through June 30, 2007 at the rate of $80 per day without benefits.

 

15.3.14             Approve Kathleen Mowatt as a maternity leave replacement for Anne Amundsen, Special Education teacher at Great Meadows Middle School, effective October 31, 2006 through June 30, 2007 at the rate of $80 per day without benefits.

 

15.3.15             Approve Christine Nary, Instructional Aide @ Central School, effective November 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 at an annual salary of $10,500 prorated to $8,179.41.

 

15.3.16             Discard an ancient opaque projector housed at Liberty School.

 

15.4    Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Maryann Citro, to approve the following Curriculum/Technology items 15.4.1 to 15.4.2.

 

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

 

15.4.1                  Approve the 7th grade field trip to Philadelphia on May 24, 2007 with transportation being provided by Raritan Transport Coach Services and a cost of $40 from each student.

 

15.4.2                  Approve a field trip to Hershey, PA for the 6th, 7th & 8th grade Band on Friday, May 11, 2007 with there being no cost to the Board.

 

Peggy Faulborn gave the Hackettstown Report.

 

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, 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 8:45 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 Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to re-enter regular session at 9:36 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Mayann Citro, to adjourn at 9:36 PM.

Motion carried in unanimous voice vote.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Julie Mumaw

Board Secretary