BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

April 25, 2006

Board of Education Meeting Room

7:00 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 at the time of Reorganization.

 

3.   ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE

 

     

4.   ROLL CALL                    

                                   

                                   

5.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

 

6.   MISSION STATEMENT

 

 

7.   REPORT OF  ELECTION RESULTS (EXHIBIT 06-89)

           

 

8.  NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF BOARD PRESIDENT

 

 

9.  NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT

 

 

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 Council Update

§         HVAC Project Update

 

13. AGENDA

 

 

A.  REORGANIZATION

 

      1.   Adoptions

 

            a)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves adopting the policies, bylaws and regulations in the current Policy Manual for the purpose of assuring uninterrupted operation of the schools and normal business procedures.

            b)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves adopting the permitted pupil records in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.3(a)2:

§         Personal data which identified each pupil enrolled

§         Record of daily attendance

§         Pupil progress according to the district system of evaluation

§         History and status of physical health compiled in accordance with State regulations

§         Records regarding the education of educationally handicapped pupils.

     

      2.   Appointments

 

            a)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Robert Law as Treasurer of School Funds, to serve for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007, at the salary of $5,000.

            b)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Capehart and Scatchard, P.A. as Special Counsel, to serve for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007, at a fee based on services rendered at $150 per hour and litigated construction disputes will be billed at $200 per hour.  A Political Contribution Disclosure Form has been received.

            c)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Holman and Frenia, PC., as School Auditor, to serve for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007, at a fee not to exceed $18,000, subject to review and discussion of their external peer review.  A Political Contribution Disclosure Form has been received. (Exhibit 06-90)

            d)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Esther R. Pennell, Qualified Purchasing Agent, as the district purchasing agent for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007 and to set the bid threshold at $29,000.

e)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Esther R. Pennell as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007.              
f)          RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Esther R. Pennell as the Custodian of Public Records and the principal at each school as the Custodian of his/her school records for term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007.

            g)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of, Taylor, Whalen and Hybbeneth as Labor Relations Consultant.  A Political Contribution Disclosure Form has been received.

            h)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Esther R. Pennell as Secretary of the Board of Education for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007.

            i)          RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Barbara Castleberry as Affirmative Action Officer for the 2006-07 school year.

            j)          RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Barbara Castleberry as the Title IX Compliance Officer for the 2006-07 school year.

            k)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Barbara Castleberry as District-wide Section 504 Coordinator and the principal at each school as Section 504 Compliance Officers for the 2006-07 school year.

            l)          RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Adams as American With Disabilities Act Compliance Officer for the 2006-07 school year.

            m)        RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Gloria Goode as the Homeless Children Liaison for the 2006-07 school year.

            n)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Steven Morris as Attendance Officer for the 2006-07 school year.

            o)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Barbara Castleberry as Issuing Officer of Working Papers for the 2006-07 school year.

 

      3.   Designations

 

            a)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves designating the Gloucester County Times and the Courier Post as the official newspapers for legal advertising for the 2006-07 school year.

            b)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves designating official depositories for funds of the Board of Education.  (Exhibit 06-91)

            c)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves officers and certain employees of the Board of Education as principal and alternate signers of financial documents necessary for the transaction of board business matters. (Exhibit 06-92)

 

      4.   Other

 

            a)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Requisition of Taxes Schedule.  (Exhibit 06-93)

            b)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Grades PK-12 written curriculum and associated textbooks.                     

            c)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves job descriptions as contained in the current Personnel Manual.

            d)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves setting regular meetings of the Board of Education during the ensuing year, and authorizes public advertisement of same. (Exhibit 06-94)

            e)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves establishing a petty cash checking account in the amount of $1,000 for the 2006-07 school year, and to authorize petty cash funds as follows with a limit of $25 on each purchase:

                                    Board of Education                                                       $200

                                    Evergreen School, Walnut School,

                                    West End School, Jr.-Sr. High School                          $100 each

            f)          RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the School Board Members Code of Ethics, N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1. (Exhibit 06-95)

            g)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the annual review of procedures regarding over-expenditures of funds. (Exhibit 06-96)

            h)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement within the County of Gloucester for the purchase of work, materials and supplies during the 2006-07 school year.

 

      5.   Doctrine of Necessity

 

                 RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Resolution Invoking the Doctrine of Necessity for Personnel Evaluation and Recommendation. (Exhibit 06-97)

 

6.   Cooperative Transportation

 

            a)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves participation in the GCSSSD’s Cooperative Transportation Program for the 2006-       07 school year for select routes under the established guidelines. (Exhibit 06-98)

            b)         RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a contract with the Gateway Regional School District for the establishment of bus routes for Woodbury students requiring transportation during the 2006-2007 school year.

           

 

            Motion:                                                                        Second:                                               

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                                     No:                 

 

 

B.  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 March 28, 2006 and April 10, 2006.

 

 

2.   Secretary’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the March 2006 Secretary’s Report.  (Exhibit 06-99)

 

            3.   Treasurer’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the March 2006 Treasurer’s Reports.  (Exhibit 06-100)

 

4.   Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted.  (Exhibit 06-101)

5.   Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception.  (Exhibit 06-102)

 

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 March 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:                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C.        PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

 

1.   Termination

 

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the termination of the employment Ms. JoAnn Rothmaller, Speech-Language Specialist, effective March 30, 2006.

 

2.   Resignation

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Scott Hobson, Principal of West End Memorial School, effective June 30, 2006.

 

3.   Employment –  Teaching Staff - 2006-07

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing tenure acknowledgements to teaching staff members for 2006-07. (Exhibit 06-103)

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting tenure to teaching staff members for 2006-07.  (Exhibit 06-104)

      c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing a third contract to teaching staff members for 2006-07.  (Exhibit 06-105)

      d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing a second contract to teaching staff members for 2006-07.  (Exhibit 06-106)

      e)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Scott K. Sokolic as Teacher of Physical Science at Woodbury Jr.- Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2006.  Mr. Sokolic will be placed on Step M8 on the teachers’ 2006-07 Salary Guide.

      f)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ellen L. Firth as Teacher of English at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2006, pending her meeting New Jersey certification requirements.  Ms. Firth will be placed on Step B2 on the teachers’ 2006-07 Salary Guide

 

4.   Employment – Administrators – 2006-07

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting tenure for those in the position of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary after employment for two consecutive school years.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract for Esther R. Pennell, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, for the school years 2006-07 through 2008-09.

      c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the carrying of unused vacation time for Esther R. Pennell from the 2005-06 school year into the 2006-07 school year.

      d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing tenure acknowledgement to administrators for 2006-07. (Exhibit 06-107)

      e)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting tenure to administrators for 2006-2007.   (Exhibit 06-107)

      f)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing a second contract to administrators for 2006-07. (Exhibit 06-107)

 

5.   Transfers

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves transfers for teaching staff members as follows:

            Teacher                                    From                                        To                               

            Maria Gassner              West End Elementary               West End Special Education

            Claire Frapaul               West End BSI                          Evergreen BSI

 

6.   Leaves of Absence

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Carla Bittner a leave without pay for June 21, 2006.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Carrie Rottina a leave without pay for June 21, 2006.

 

7.   Horizontal Move on the Salary Guide – 2006-07

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a horizontal move on the salary guide, effective September 1, 2006, for teachers as follows:

            Teacher                                                            Advancement to:

            Linda Webb                                                     B+15

 

8.   Additional Compensation

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating Donna Herman, Speech-Language Specialist, for up to 80 hours at the Special Projects Rate to complete Speech and Language IEP’s and Annual Reviews due to the current speech and language staffing shortage within the district.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating Dawn Seigel and Suzanne Maxymuk for up to six hours each at the Special Projects Rate to assist with kindergarten screening.

       

9.   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:

                  Barry, Erica – Glassboro, NJ – Standard Cert. – Tchr. of the Hand.

                  Longo, Julie – Mullica Hill, NJ – CE – 6-12

     

Motion:                                                                        Second:                                               

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                                     No:                 

 

D.        PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

           

            1.   Retirements

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting the letter of retirement from Ethel M. Johnson, Clerk at Evergreen Avenue School, effective June 30, 2006.  Ms. Johnson has been with the district for the past twenty-three years.

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting the letter of retirement from JoAnne Reola, Secretary – Jr. High Guidance, effective June 30, 2006.  Mrs. Reola has been with the district for twenty years.

 

            2.   Resignation

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting the letter of resignation from Jung H. (Steve) Lee as Technology Coordinator.

 

            3.   Termination

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves terminating the employment of Mr. Thomas Kosel, effective April 21, 2006. 

 

            4.   Employment

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Robert Lore as Computer Technician on an emergent hire basis effective May 1, 2006.  Mr. Lore’s salary will be $23,000 per year.

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Anastasia Jones as a lunch aide at Evergreen School on an emergent hire basis, effective May 1, 2006.

 

            5.   Student Worker

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Harrison Webb as a student AV worker for the 2005-06 school year.

                 

6.   Leaves of Absence

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Gina Faraone, Instructional Assistant, a leave without pay for June 22, 2006.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Arlene McMahon, Special Education Aide, a leave without pay for April 29, May 1, and May 2, 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 

            7.   Holidays for Maintenance/Custodial Staff

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves, in accordance with the contract between the Woodbury Board of Education and the Woodbury Education Association, the establishment of the following holidays for 2006-07:

 

                                    July 3, 2006

                                    November 24, 2006

                                    December 26, 2006

                                    January 15, 2007

                                    February 19, 2007

                                    April 9, 2007

     

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

      010417      3/22-5/22/06                5          Brookfield Academy                 Medical

      004791      3/27-6/22/06                11        Diane Clement                          Per Admin.

      993167      4/3-6/3/06                    8          Marcus Marston                       Medical

      053072      3/21-5/21/06                5          Brookfield Academy                 Medical

      061092      4/4-6/4/06                    5          Brookfield Academy                 Medical

      054063      4/4-6/4/06                    5          Brookfield Academy                 Medical

      061096      4/5-6/22/06                  10        Julie Longo                               Per CST

      0204112    4/4-6/4/06                    5          Brookfield Academy                 Medical

 

2.   Student Discipline

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the continuation of the suspension of the following students through the end of the 2005-06 school year:

                        Student ID #:    051069

                        Student ID#:     051070

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves rescinding the Board’s discipline action associated with Student #004791 taken at the March 25, 2006 meeting.

 

 

 

3.   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             Tuition         Transportation

            Penns Grove                                         4/10/06             $163.53/day    $27.91/day      

     

      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             Tuition                    

            Stratford                 053115                  3/24/06                    $50/day

            Monroe Twp.         053118                  4/20/06                    $50/day

 

4.   Out of District Placement

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves placing student #1796 at the Bankbridge Regional Elementary Campus commencing April 18, 2006.

 

5.   Cooperative Wrestling Program

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves continuation of the cooperative wrestling program with Gateway Regional School District for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 school year.

 

6.   2006-07 Sr. High School Prom

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves holding the High School Prom on May 11, 2007 at the Riverview Inn for the 2006-07 Sr. High School Prom.

 

Motion:                                                            Second:                                                           

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                         No: