BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

March 28, 2006

Board of Education Meeting Room

6:00 P.M.

 

1.   OPENING STATEMENT            

 

 

2.   OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

 

            Public notice of this meeting pursuant to the Open Public Meeting’s Act has been given by the Board Secretary in the following manner:

 

            Faxing notice to the Gloucester County Times and to the Courier Post, and filing written notice with the Clerk of the City of Woodbury on March 23, 2006.

 

3.   ROLL CALL                    

                                   

                                   

4.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

 

5.   MISSION STATEMENT

 

 

6.   MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

 

7.   EXECUTIVE SESSION

      THE EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION STATES AS FOLLOWS:

      RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 7.B. 1-9 [N.J.S.A. 10:4-12] of the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, the public shall be excluded from that portion of the meeting involving discussion of: Disciplinary Hearing.

 

      FURTHER RESOLVED that the matters discussed which warrant official Board action will be acted upon, if possible, when the Board of Education reconvenes, or at the next available opportunity.

 

8.  OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC

 

            PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2006-07 BUDGET

Joseph Jones, III, Superintendent

Esther R. Pennell, Business Administrator

 

           

9.   PRESENTATION

 

 

10. OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

 

 

11. OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

 

 

12. DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

§         Student Counsel Representative

 

13. AGENDA

 

 

A.  ROUTINE MATTERS

 

1.   Approval of Minutes

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings held on February 28, 2006 and March 10, 2006.

2.   Secretary’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the February 2006 Secretary’s Report.  (Exhibit 06-75) 

 

            3.   Treasurer’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the February 2006 Treasurer’s Reports.  (Exhibit 06-76)

 

4.   Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted.  (Exhibit 06-77)

5.   Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception.  (Exhibit 06-78)

 

6.   Revenue Amounts/Sources

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education recognizes the Board Secretary’s certification, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c2, that there are no changes in anticipated revenue amounts and revenue sources as detailed under the Business & Financial Section of this agenda.

 

7.   Certifications

a)   Secretary’s Report

Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and18A:17-9 for the month of February, 2006. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c 3 and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 

b)   Board of Education Certification

            The Woodbury Board of Education hereby certifies, pursuant to N.J.A.C.6A:23-2.11c4, that after review of the secretary’s monthly financial report   (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials, that to the best of our knowledge no major accounts or fund has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11c and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

 

            Motion:                                                                        Second:                                               

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                                     No:                 

 

 

B.         PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

 

1.   Employment

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mr. Steven Morris as Assistant Principal in Woodbury Sr. High School, full-time, 12 months, commencing July 17, 2006.  Mr. Morris’ salary will be $87,900 (pro-rated) for the 2006-07 school year.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of  Mr. Mark Napoleon as Assistant Principal in Woodbury Jr. High School, full-time, 10 months, commencing September 1, 2006.  Mr. Napoleon’s salary will be $70,900 for the 2006-07 school year.  Mr. Napoleon’s contract is        pending his meeting all the requirements for the appropriate New Jersey certificate.

      c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mrs. Audrey Barbera as Interim Teacher of Grade 5 at Walnut Street School, commencing on or about April 18, 2006 through June 23, 2006. Mrs. Barbera will be compensated at the rate of $125 per day.

     

2.   Extra-Curricular – 2005-06

     

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the                                                     resignation of Colleen DiRienzo as Monitor – Detention effective March 17, 2006.  Mrs. DiRienzo will receive 65% of the stipend for this position.

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following athletic extra-curricular appointments for the 2005-06 fiscal year:

Position 
Sport
Appointment
Stipend Step
Asst. Coach Softball  Sherrie Davis 4
Asst. Coach   Baseball Kevin Washington 1
Coach 7th/8th Grade Track Dana Fortucci  1
Volunteer Baseball Bob Egan N/A
Volunteer  Baseball  Rob Ritterson  N/A
Volunteer  Baseball Dominic Buonnadonna N/A

c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following extra-curricular appointment for the 2005-06 fiscal year:

      Position                        Activity             Appointment     Effective Date  

      Monitor                        Detention                      T. Joshua Bowe/           3/22/06 *        

                                                                              Maria Lario Schuman 

                        * They will split 33% of the detention stipend.

 

3.   Extra-Curricular – 2006-07

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following athletic extra-curricular appointment for the 2006-07 fiscal year:

Position                  Sport                            Appointment     Stipend Step

Coach                    Girls Soccer                 Ari Ford                                   1

 

4.   Student Teacher Placements

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following student teacher placements from Rowan University for the 2006-07 school year:

Cooperating Teacher(s)                              Building                        Student Teacher          

Marge Sebest/Maureen Maguire                 High School                  Niki Lynn Williams

Donna Lacovara                                         Middle School              Elizabeth Dumbleton

Donna Cohen                                             High School                  Angeline Masishin

Christopher Sheppard                                 Middle/High School      Nicole Murphy

Robyn Sole                                                Middle School              Joseph Spencer           

 

5.   Substitutes – 2005-06

 

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of the following substitutes in the Woodbury School District for the 2005-06 fiscal year:

      Budesa, Candice – Glassboro, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

      Hamilton, Ardina – Blackwood, NJ – Standard Cert. – K-12

      Hamilton, Michele – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – Coaching

      Harbold, John – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. - Coaching

 

            6.   Alternative Program Staff

 

a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves appointing Mr. Corey A. Harvey as Alternative School Teacher of Health & P.E. for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, not to exceed 9 hours per week, commencing March 14, 2006.  Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Mr. Gerald Kiser as Alternative School Teacher of Mathematics effective March 12, 2006.

c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves appointing Mr. Ari Ford as Alternative School Teacher of Mathematics for the 2005-06 fiscal   year, not to exceed 9 hours per week, commencing March 14, 2006. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

                 

     

 

Motion:                                                                        Second:                                               

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                                     No:                 

 

 

 

 

C.        PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

           

            1.   Resignation

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting the letter of resignation from Isaiah Williams, Full-time Custodian at Walnut Street School, effective April 7, 2006.

 

            2.   Employment

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of John Hawn as a full-time custodian, effective with the date of hisCriminal History Review approval.  Mr. Hawn will be placed on the Starting Step of the 2005-06 Custodians’ Salary Guide.

 

            3.   Student Worker

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following student AV worker for the 2005-06 school year:  Gregory DiMenna

     

Motion:                                                                        Second:                                               

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                                     No:                 

 

 

D.          STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

 

1.   Homebound Instruction

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves providing homebound instruction for the following students:

 

      Student       Time                     Hrs. Per       Home Instruction

       ID#           Frame                    Week         Provider                                   Reason

      013103      2/28-3/28/06                10        Brookfield Academy                 Medical

      993167      2/2-4/2/06                    5          Prof. Education Svces.              Medical

      013038      2/27-4/27/06                5          Brookfield Academy                 Medical

      054142      3/9-3/17/06                  5          Georgia Stanfill                         Per Admin.

      061056      3/9-3/17/06                  5          Julie Longo                               Per Admin.

      051069      3/20-6/22/06                10        Georgia Stanfill                         Per Admin.

      051070      3/20-6/22/06                10        Julie Longo                               Per Admin.

      010444      3/15-5/15/06                5          Burlington Cty. SSSD               Medical

      061041      3/20-5/20/06                10        Julie Longo                               Per Admin.

      994073      3/23-6/22/06                5          Julie Longo                               Per Admin.

 

 

 

2.   Tuition Contracts – Homeless Students

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a contract for a Woodbury homeless student as follows:

 

            District                   Student #                Start Date                     Annual Tuition 

            Glassboro               030406                  3/6/06                         $8,960 pro-rated

     

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a contract for homeless students attending Woodbury Public Schools as    follows:

 

            District                   Student #                Start Date                     Annual Tuition 

            Alloway                  053111                  3/14/06                                   $10,500

            Texas                     065039                  3/14/06                                        State

 

 

3.   Professional Development Plan

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the 2006-07 Professional Development Plan. (Exhibit 06-79 )

 

Motion:                                                            Second:                                                           

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                         No:                 

 

 

E.         BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

 

            1.  Approval of 2006-07 Budget Resolution for Submission to Voters

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a resolution to amend the 2006-07 school district budget for revised state aid figures and for submission to the voters. (Exhibit 06-80)

 

            2.  School Board Election/Budget Vote – April 18, 2006

 

                 a)     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves establishing  an $8.00 per hour rate for poll workers at the April 18, 2006 School Board Election.

                 b)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the poll locations for the April 18, 2006 School Board Election as follows:

 

                        Polling Site 1:  Ward 1, Districts 1, 2 & 3 – Walnut School Multi Purpose Room

                        Polling Site 2:  Ward 1, District 4; Ward 3, Districts 1 & 2 – Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School – Old Cafeteria

                        Polling Site 3:  Ward 2, Districts 1& 3 – Evergreen Avenue School Media Center

                        Polling Site 4:  Ward 3, Districts 3 & 4 – West End School Multi Purpose Room

                    Polling Site 5:  Ward 2, Districts 2 & 4 – Bethel AME Church

 

            3.  Food Service Management Contract – 2006-07

 

                 RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the renewal of the food service management contract with Nutri-Serve Food Management, Inc. for the 2006-07 school year.  The food service management company’s flat administrative/management fee shall be $18,621.80.

 

            4.  Bids – Concrete Replacement

 

                 RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves bid specifications for district-wide concrete replacement and to advertise to receive bids for this work.  (Exhibit 06-81)

 

            5.  Use of Facilities – Woodbury Alumni Association

 

                 RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves use of the High School’s front lawn area for a chicken barbeque by the Woodbury High School Alumni Foundation as part of the Woodbury Main Street Block Party to be held on Sunday, June 4, 2006.

 

6.  Travel and Work Related Expenses for Employees

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the resolution for reimbursement of travel and work related expenses for employees attending conferences, conventions, staff training, seminars and/or workshops as previously approved by the Chief School Administrator as work related and within the scope of the work responsibilities of each attendee.  (Exhibit 06-82)

 

                

 

Motion:                                                                        Second:                                                           

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                                     No:                 

 

 

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

      THE EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION STATES AS FOLLOWS:

      RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 7.B. 1-9 [N.J.S.A. 10:4-12] of the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, the public shall be excluded from that portion of the meeting involving discussion of:                                                             

 

      FURTHER RESOLVED that the matters discussed which warrant official Board action will be acted upon, if possible, when the Board of Education reconvenes, or at the next available opportunity.

 

 

 

15.  MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

 

 

16. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

·        Superintendent’s Report – as submitted

·        School Business Administrator’s Report – as submitted

 

 

17. FIRE DRILL REPORT

 

February 2006

 

      School                    Date                 Time                 Length of Drill   Comments                   

      Evergreen               2/2/06              10:45 a.m.        1 min., 49 sec.              Sunny, mild

                                    2/3/06              2:30 p.m.          1 min., 45 sec.              Sunny, mild

 

      Walnut                   2/2/06              10:45 a.m.        65 seconds                   Sunny

                                    2/3/06              1:45 p.m.          65 seconds                   Sunny

 

      West End               2/1/06              9:00 a.m.          1 min., 37 sec.              Cloudy

                                    2/7/06              8:55 a.m.          1 min., 42 sec.              Clear/windy

 

      Jr.-Sr. High            2/2/06              12:25 p.m.        2 min., 54 sec.              Sunny

                                    2/3/06              2:05 p.m.          2 min., 47 sec.              Sunny

 

 

18. FUTURE DATES

 

March 23, 2006 – Communications Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

March 28, 2006 – CANCELLED - Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

March 28, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

March 30, 2006 – NASA Family Night – Woodbury High School – 6:30 p.m.

April 4, 2006 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. -  Board Room

April 6, 2006 – Meet the Candidates Night – Walnut Street School – 7:00 p.m.

April 10 – 17, 2006 – Spring Break – School Closed for students/staff

April 18, 2006 – Board Election/Budget Vote – 2:00 – 9:00 p.m.

April 24, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

April 25, 2006 – CANCELLED -  Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

April 25, 2006 – Board of Education Reorganization Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

April 27, 2006 – Policy Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

May 10, 2006 – Policy Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m.- Board Room

May 11, 2006 – Communications Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

May 17, 2006 – Academic Banquet – Nicolosi’s – 6:00 p.m.

 

 

19. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Property Committee – Richard Clark, Chairperson

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson

Policy Committee – William Goodrich, Chairperson

Minority Task Force – Diane Hill, Liaison

 

 

20. REPRESENTATIVES

 

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh

City Council Liaison – William Goodrich

 

 

21. MEETING REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC

 

 

 

22. ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING