BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

December 20, 2005

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. ROLL CALL

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

5. MISSION STATEMENT

6. OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

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

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS

9. AGENDA

A. ROUTINE MATTERS

1. Approval of Minutes

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Minutes of the Board of Education Meeting held on November 22, 2005.

2. Secretary’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the November 2005 Secretary’s Report. (Exhibit 06-39)

3. Treasurer’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the October 2005 Treasurer’s Report. (Exhibit 06-40)

4. Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted. (Exhibit 06-41)

5. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception. (Exhibit 06-42)

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 and 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 November, 2005. 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 Morton Argoe as Interim Assistant Principal commencing January 3, 2006 through the end of the school year. Mr. Argoe will be compensated at the rate of $390 per day.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Warren Swartwood as Interim Teacher of Physical Science commencing January 3, 2006 through the end of the school year. Mr. Swartwood will be compensated at the rate of $220 per day.

2. Change of Shared Services Contract with EIRC

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves revising the contract with EIRC for John Henry. Commencing January 3, 2006, EIRC will reimburse the Woodbury Board of Education for .6 FTE of John Henry’s salary and benefits.

3. Mentors 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following mentors for the 2005-06 school year:

Mentee Mentor School

Jill Rossi John Henry Jr.-Sr. High School

4. Leave of Absence

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a revision to the leave of absence dates for Mrs. Liseidy Diaz-Jackson to February 13, 2006 – June 30, 2006.

5. Extra-Curricular – 2005-06

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves eliminating the split stipend approved on the August, 2005 Agenda for Barbara Gale as Advisor for the Weight Room. Christopher Sheppard (previously approved) will receive the entire stipend (Step 2).

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

Position Sport Appointment Stipend Step

Asst. Coach Football Mike Garcia 4

Co-Head Coach Winter Cheerleading Tobey Realley 3/split

Co-Head Coach Winter Cheerleading Dana Fortucci 3/split

Advisor Weight Room Zachary Valentine 4

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

Position Activity Appointment Stipend

Advisor Ecology Club Joseph Pegues Split with

D. Lacovara

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating the following personnel for their role in the Spring musical:

Position Appointment Compensation

Choreographer Heather McCumber (adj.) $1,000

Pit Orchestra Norwood Cuff $ 300

Pit Orchestra Douglas Park $ 300

Pit Orchestra/Piano Theresa Savage $ 700

Pit Orchestra James Krauss $ 300

Pit Orchestra Susan Styers (adj.) $ 300

Pit Orchestra Mike Plunkett (adj.) $ 300

6. Compensation for Workshop Attendance

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation at the Special Projects Rate for the following teachers who attended the Common Concerns of Classroom Teachers and Preparing for Parent/Teacher Conferences workshops sponsored by Rowan University. Rowan University will reimburse the Woodbury Board of Education for this program.

Teacher # of Hours

Melissa Akins 4

Audrey Barbera 4

Regina Bosworth 2

Thomas Joshua Bowe 2

Valerie Canataro 4

Dana Fortucci 2

Leslie Gonzalez 4

Michael Kouser 2

Marcus Marston 2

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:

Blair, Elaine – Woodbury, NJ – CEAS – K-5

Cowles, Carey – Woodbury, NJ – CE – K-12

McHugh, James – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – 9-12

Roots, Davis – Paulsboro, NJ – Sub. Cert. K-12

Swartwood, Warren – Glassboro, NJ - Standard Cert. – Science

Thomas, Arthur – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

Washington, Kevin – Wenonah, NJ – Sub. Cert. – Coach

6. Student Teacher Placement

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following student teacher placement from Wilmington College for the 2005-06 school year:

Cooperating Teacher Building Student Teacher

Christina Fair Walnut School Barbara Malik Russell

Motion: Second:

Roll Call Vote: Yes: No:

C. PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

1. Termination

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves terminating Blaine Selby, Network Engineer, effective December 7, 2005. Mr. Selby will be compensated through January 6, 2006 in accordance with his employment contract.

2. Resignations

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Carolyn Feldman, Lunch Aide at Evergreen Avenue School, effective December 23, 2005.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Maureen Duncovich, Tutor at Evergreen Avenue School, effective January 24, 2006.

3. Employment

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Lizabeth Bloem-LaRue as a Special Education Aide at Evergreen Avenue School, effective December 1, 2005. Ms. Bloem-LaRue will be employed for 29 hours per week, 183 day school year, with compensation on Step 3-Sub. Cert. on the Aides’ 2005-06 salary guide.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Vivian Fortson as a lunch aide at Evergreen Avenue School. Her start date will commence with the approval of her criminal history review.

4. Federal Family Leave of Absence

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a Federal Family Leave of Absence for Elizabeth Murphy, Secretary to the Director of Athletics/Activities, commencing November 15, 2005 through January 2, 2006.

Motion: Second:

Roll Call Vote: Yes: No:

D. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

1. Policies – 1^st Reading

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the 1^st reading of the following policies:

0147 Board Member Compensation and Expenses (Exhibit 06-43)

1440 Job Expenses [Administration] (Exhibit 06-44)

3440 Job Expenses [Teaching Staff Members] (Exhibit 06-45)

4440 Job Expenses [Support Staff] (Exhibit 06-46)

2. 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 06-47)

3. Acceptance of IDEIA FY ’06 Funds

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves acceptance of the following IDEIA FY ’06 funds as follows:

IDEIA Basic: $457,333 ($35,076 for non-public use)

IDEIA Preschool: $ 21,070 ($4,013 for non-public use)

4. Fiscal Year 2005 Carry-Over Funds

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves to carry over Fiscal Year ’05 project funds as follows:

Title I $2,420

Title IID $3,346

Title IV $2,926

Title V $5,308

5. GCIT Federal Tech Prep Grant Program

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves participating as a subgrantee of GCIT Federal Tech Prep Grant Program #04 BV09G06, Year 3/3, in the amount of $50,000.

6. Rescinding of Change Order

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves rescinding a change order to Straga Brothers in the amount of $5,330, which was approved on October 25, 2005 to furnish and install ten light boxes.

7. Bid Specifications/Receipt of Bids – Geothermal Well Installation

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the bid specifications for the geothermal well installation and to advertise for the receipt of bids for this portion of the geothermal project.

8. Resolution to Award Contract for Professional Services (HVAC Project)

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following resolution to retain the professional environmental services of Horizon Environmental Group, Inc. (Exhibit 06-48)

9. Interlocal Service Agreement – Sterling High School

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following agreement for Interlocal Services with Sterling High School (Exhibit 06-49) to provide temporary shared technology services commencing December 7, 2005. The per diem rates are as follows:

Two days per week $215 per day

Three days per week $211 per day

Four days per week $204 per day

Sterling will provide services three days a week initially and may be reduced to two days per week when the network is stabilized.

Motion: Second:

Roll Call Vote: Yes: No:

E. STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

1. Homebound Instruction

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

Student Time Home Instruction

ID# Frame Provider Reason

a) 005766 11/28/05 – 1/28/06 Joseph Pegues/ Medical

Maria Lario-Schuman

b) 0304173 11/17/05 – 1/17/06 Brookfield Academy/ Medical

Underwood Children’s Partial Care Unit

c) 061072 12/5/05 – 2/5/06 Georgia Stanfill Medical

d) 051078 12/16/05 – 2/16/06 Julie Longo Medical

2. Out-of-District Placements

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the addition of student #0714 in the School-to-Work Program at the Abilities Center during the 2005-06 school year.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves placing student #1350 at Ranch Hope commencing December 1, 2005. This placement was made by DYFS and Woodbury Public School District is responsible for the educational portion of his tuition.

3. Homeless Students Received/Sending

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves contracting with the following districts which are sending homeless students to Woodbury:

District Student ID# Start Date Annual

Tuition Rate

West Deptford 1068 10/31/05 $13,000

Camden 61042 9/8/05 10,000

Camden 53064 9/8/05 12,000

Camden 61043 9/8/05 10,000

Pitman 11067 10/12/05 12,500

Kentucky 53099 12/6/05 State

Delaware 61050 9/13/05 State

Georgia 61032 9/6/05 State

Pennsylvania 61038 9/7/05 State

Vineland 61077 11/30/05 12,500

Vineland 61076 11/30/05 12,500

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves contracting with the following districts to send them Woodbury homeless students:

District # of Students Start Date Annual

Tuition Rate

West Deptford 1 (BH) 9/5/05 $13,000

West Deptford 1 (JM) 9/6/05 9,000

4. High School Trips - 2006

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change in chaperones for the March 2006 Choir Trip. Barbara Castleberry will replace Robert Moyer as the administrative chaperone.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Sr. Trip to Florida from March 23-27, 2006 (Thursday through Monday), and the following chaperones: Dr. Daniel Mackie, Daniel Jones, Donna Lacovara and Teresa Stebich.

Motion: Second:

Roll Call Vote: Yes: No:

10. 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.