GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION

MINUTES OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2006

 

 

The workshop meeting of the Great Meadows Regional Board of Education was held on Monday, December 11, 2006, at Great Meadows Middle School, Independence Township.  The meeting was called to order at 7:43 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 4 members of the public in attendance.

 

Committee reports were discussed.

 

Public Comment: None

 

5.1         Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to approve the following Personnel items 5.1.1 through 5.1.6.

 

Motion carried in a roll call vote with Vonder Haar voting no to item 5.1.3.

 

5.1.1                       Accept, with regret, the retirement of Anna Letsak, Childcare Aide, effective January 1, 2007.

 

5.1.2                       Approve a maternity leave extension for Kara Feulner, 4th grade Central School teacher, through June 30, 2007, returning September 1, 2007.

 

5.1.3                       Approve a stipend of $100 per day to Noreen Lishak for five days of coverage as principal of Great Meadows Middle School after the departure of Mark Ippolito, former Great Meadows Middle School Principal, for a total payment of $500.

 

5.1.4                       Approve Kyle Hyziak, a student teacher at Sparta Middle School, to observe Dean Tshudy, Great Meadows Middle School teacher, as part of Kyle’s educational requirements.

 

5.1.5                       Approve Stephany Kimball, County College of Morris student, to observe classroom instruction in the Kindergarten class in Liberty School on December 7,  2006 for 2 hours.

 

5.1.6                       Approve Noreen Lishak as Affirmative Action Officer for Great Meadows Regional School District.  

 

Members of this team are as follows:

 

GMRSD teachers:    Israel Marmolejos - GMMS

              Karen Ryan – Liberty School

    

Community member:  Cindy Alexander (PTO President, Central School)

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Maryann Citro, to accept the 2006-2007 Board Goals as reviewed.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to accept the 2006-2007 District Goal #1 “To update and maintain a safe and secure physical environment for the entire district.” 

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to accept the 2006-2007 District Goal #2 “To conduct a study on the costs and educational benefits of implementing a full time kindergarten. 

Motion carried in a voice vote with Jones, Mahal, and Vonder Haar voting no.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to accept the 2006-2007 District Goal #3 “The district will focus on improving differential instruction in the classroom, through professional development and curriculum.”

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to accept the 2006-2007 District Goal #4 “To establish and sustain a professional development plan which allows the district ample time to meet its goals.”  

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Peggy Faulborn, seconded by Helene Armstrong, to accept the 2006-2007 District Goal #5 “To ensure efficient use of technology.” 

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Jennifer Cassini, seconded by Peggy Faulborn, whereas, the Board must consider matters involving litigation, 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 9:15 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 9:40 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Motion by Joe Mahal, seconded by Jennifer Cassini, to adjourn at 9:58 PM.

Motion carried in a unanimous voice vote.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Helene Armstrong

GMRSD Board Member

 

 

 

Julie Mumaw

Board Secretary