Board of Education Meeting Room
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.
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
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Student Council
Update
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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:
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Personal
data which identified each pupil enrolled
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Record of
daily attendance
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Pupil
progress according to the district system of evaluation
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History and
status of physical health compiled in accordance with State regulations
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
f) RESOLVED
that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ellen L.
Firth as Teacher of English at
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
Claire Frapaul
6. Leaves of Absence
a) RESOLVED
that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Carla Bittner a
leave without pay for
b) RESOLVED
that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Carrie Rottina a leave without pay for
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
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
Barry, Erica –
Longo, Julie –
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
b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education
hereby approves accepting the letter of retirement from JoAnne Reola, Secretary
– Jr. High Guidance, effective
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
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
b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education
hereby approves the employment of Anastasia Jones as a lunch aide at
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
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
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:
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
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
061092 4/4-6/4/06 5
054063 4/4-6/4/06 5
061096 4/5-6/22/06 10 Julie
Longo Per
CST
0204112 4/4-6/4/06 5
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
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
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
Monroe Twp. 053118
4. Out
of District Placement
RESOLVED
that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves placing student #1796 at
the Bankbridge Regional Elementary Campus commencing
5. Cooperative
Wrestling Program
RESOLVED
that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves continuation of the
cooperative wrestling program with
6. 2006-07
RESOLVED
that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves holding the High School
Prom on
Motion: Second:
Roll Call Vote: Yes: No: