GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

MINUTES OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2006

 

 

The regular meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, November 27, 2006, at the Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township.  The meeting was called to order at 6:35 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 (arrived 6:40 PM), Jennifer Cassini, Maryann Citro (arrived 7:30 PM), Susan Cullen (arrived 6:50 PM), Peggy Faulborn, Robert Jones, Joe Mahal, Bernie O’Hara, and William Vonder Haar.

 

Absent: None

 

Also present was Diane Morris, New Jersey School Board Association Representative.

 

Helene Armstrong arrived 6:40 PM.

 

Susan Cullen arrived 6:50 PM.

 

A discussion was held concerning the School Ethics Commission and the Board of Education.

 

The regular meeting began at 7:30 PM.

 

Maryann Citro arrived at 7:30 PM.

 

There were 50 members of the public in attendance.

 

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to approve the minutes from October 11, 2006.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to approve the minutes from October 23, 2006 as corrected.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Helene Armstrong, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the executive session minutes from October 11, 2006.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to approve the executive session minutes from October 23, 2006.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Susan Cullen, to accept the Financial Report of the Secretary and Treasurer for the month ending October 31, 2006, as per copies attached and to certify that as of October 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 over expended 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 Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, to approve the bills from October 24, 2006 through November 27, 2006 in the amount of $1,546,450.07.

Motion carried in a voice vote.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the cafeteria bills from October 24, 2006 to November 27, 2006 in the amount of $23,550.31.

Motion carried in a voice vote.

 

Jason Bing, Superintendent’s Update – Centenary College Presentation.

 

Jason Bing, Superintendent’s Update.

 

Public Comment:  None

 

14.1    Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Maryann Citro, to approve the following Finance and Policy items 14.1.1 to 14.1.10.

 

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote with Bernie O’Hara abstaining from 14.1.9.

 

14.1.1                  Presentation of audit by auditors, Ardito & Co. LLP, for the 2005-2006 school year.

 

14.1.2                  Accept the 2005-2006 School District Financial Audit with no recommendations.

 

14.1.3                  Approve a transportation jointure with Allamuchy Board of Education for a total cost of $6,486.65.

 Route      Contractor  Total Cost    Host  Joiner  Joiner Cost

 Allamuchy  Allamuchy   $25.946.60  3      1     $6,486.65

 

14.1.4                  Approve a tuition contract with Education Services Commission of Morris county for placement of Case #142 for the 2006-2007 school year at an annual cost of $57,090 ($5,709.00 per month), pro-rated from October 16, 2006 to June 30, 2007 at $48,526.50.

 

14.1.5                  Approve the Pre-school Disabilities Summer Program for Case #150, #107 and #62 for the summer of 2006, which began July 5, 2006 and ended on August 15, 2006 at $2,500 per student for a total cost of $7,500.

 

14.1.6                  Approve a tuition contract with Allamuchy Board of Education for Case #39 for the 2006-2007 school year at an annual cost of $20,150, ($2,015 per month) pro-rated to $18,761 for 8½ months.

 

14.1.7                  Approve the payment of $950 to James Bechtel for coaching the Great Meadows Middle School cross-county team in the Fall of 2006.

 

14.1.8                  Approve the payment of $120 to Israel Marmolejos, Jr. for home tutoring a Great Meadows Regional student for a total of 4 hours x $30 per hour = $120.

 

14.1.9                  Approve moving Steve O’Hara, 7th grade Social Studies Teacher, on guide to Step 10 BS+15 at an annual salary of $46,490 pro-rated to $27,894 effective January 1, 2007.

 

14.1.10             Accept a wireless cart and laptops from PATHS and Great Meadows Education Foundation totaling $10,000.

 

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

 

Motion carried in a unanimous roll call vote.

 

14.2.1                  Approve Gina Pagliaro as a Detention Supervisor at Great Meadows Middle School for the 2006-2007 school year at the rate of $30 per hour.

 

14.2.2                  Approve Lisa Pino as a substitutes teacher for grades K-6 for the 2006-2007 school year.

 

14.2.3                  Approve Erica Iuvone as a substitute teacher for grades K-6 for the 2006-2007 school year.

 

14.2.4                  Approve Marianne Woods as an Instructional Aide at Central School, pending certification, at an annual salary of $10,500 pro-rated to $6,207.07 effective January 2,2007 through June 30, 2007.

 

14.2.5                  Approve the employment of Joann Sullivan as Cafeteria Aide for the 2006-2007 school year in Central School effective November 28, 2006 at an hourly rate of $8.75 X 2 hours per day = $17.00 per day.

 

14.2.6                  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 provision of NJSA 18:6-7.1 et. Seq. for the following:

 

Joanne Sullivan

 

14.2.7                  Approve Patrick Noone, East Stroudsburg University student, to complete his student teaching with Lisa Baatz, Wellness Teacher @ Liberty School, during the Spring Semester – March 20, 2007 through May 10, 2007.

 

14.2.8                  Approve Christopher Bentley, East Stroudsburg University student, to complete his student teaching with Jim Bechtel, Wellness Teacher @ Great Meadows Middle School, during the Spring Semester – March 20, 2007 through May 10, 2007.

 

14.2.9                  Approve Jayne Hruza, student at College of Saint Elizabeth, to observe the Pre-school Disabilities class. This observation was completed on November 2, 2006.

 

14.2.10             Approve Linda Dill, Centenary College student, to complete ten hours of observation of the 6th grade at Great Meadows Middle School.

 

14.2.11             Approve Claire Washburn, Centenary College student and Instructional Aide at Central School, to complete ten hours of observation at Central School during which time she will go without pay.

 

14.2.12             Approve Shannon Judge, Centenary College student, to complete ten hours of observation of the 7th grade at Great Meadows Middle School.

 

14.2.13             Approve a maternity leave extension for Jamie Long beginning January 1, 2007 and continuing through the end of the 2006-2007 school year and to return September 1, 2007.

 

14.2.14             Approve a new bus stop at 35 Lake Just-It Road, Liberty Township.

 

14.2.15             Approve aid-in-lieu of transportation to the parents/guardian of an Independence student attending Kiddie U at the rate of $826.00 for the 2006-2007 school year.

 

14.2.16             Approve aid-in-lieu of transportation to the parents/guardian of an Independence student attending Kentwood Academy at the rate of $826.00 for the 2006-2007 school year.

 

14.2.17             Approve Nicole Penque, Centenary College student, to complete her ten hours of observation at Central School ending December 22, 2006.

 

14.2.18             Approve Robin Morris-Marano, Centenary College student and Instructional Aide at Liberty School, to complete her ten hours of observation at Liberty School commencing on or about November 14, 2006 and to conclude on or about November 29, 2006 during which time she will go without pay.

 

Noreen Lishak, Curriculum Update.

 

Public Comment:  

 

John Fisher, Liberty Township Representative, gave information on the Resolution and Deregionalization.

 

Mrs. Dicosmo, Liberty Resident, requested further action on Full Day Kindergarten for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

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 9:04 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.

 

Peggy Faulborn left executive session at 10:00 PM.

 

Motion by Maryann Citro, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to re-enter regular session at 10:05 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by William Vonder Haar, seconded by Susan Cullen, to put a referendum before the voters of both Liberty Township and Independence Township, for the April election, to reapportion school taxes based on 100% equalized value. 

Motion denied in a roll call vote - 1 yes and 7 no’s. 

 

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to adjourn at 10:20 PM.

Motion carried in unanimous voice vote.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Julie Mumaw

Board Secretary