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. ROLL CALL
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
5.
6. OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
7. OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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AVID
Presentation
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 Meetings held on
2. Secretary’s
Report
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the July and August Secretary’s Reports. (Exhibit 06-10)
3. Treasurer’s
Report
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the July and August Treasurer’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the months of July and August, 2005. The Treasurer’s Report and the Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the months of July and August, 2005. (Exhibit 06-11)
4. Transfers
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted. (Exhibit 06-12)
5. Payment of Bills
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception. (Exhibit 06-13)
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.
7. Certifications
a) Secretary’s Report
Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36
and18A:17-9 for the months of July and August, 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. Resignations
a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter
of resignation from Anne Hawkins, Teacher of Technology/Tutor at
b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter
of resignation from Carroll Howell, Special Education Teacher at
2. Employment
a) RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Dawn Ensign as
Teacher of Special Education at
the Jr.- Sr. High School,
effective
b) RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Audrey Barbera as Interim Teacher of English at
the Jr. High School, effective
c) RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Nora Taylor as
the elementary Teacher of
Enrichment, effective
d) RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Gina Faraone as Interim Teacher of English at
the Jr. High School, effective
10/31/05 – 2/3/06. Miss Faraone will be
compensated at the rate of $125.00
per day.
e) RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Carla Branyan as
a Teacher of ESL, effective
3. Mentors 2005-06
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
the following mentors for the 2005-06 school year:
Mentee
Melissa Atkins Ruth
Norris
Diane Beirne Carla
Bittner Evergreen
Katherine Estep Shannon
Rehman Evergreen
Ellen Firth Silvia
Cancila Evergreen
Paige Lyons Carrie
Rottina Evergreen
Regina Bosworth Margery
Budniak (20 days)
Leslie Gonzalez Liseidy
Diaz-
Brian McKillop Barbara Gale
4. Leave of Absence
RESOLVED that the Woodbury
Board of Education grants a leave of absence for Mrs. Rebecca Beall
commencing
5. Horizontal Move on the Salary Guide
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a horizontal move on the salary guide, effective with the settlement of the 2005-06 contract, for teachers as follows:
Teacher Advancement
to:
Gina Friedman B+15
Theresa Richman B+15
Joseph
Jarrett M+60
6. Increase in
Teacher’s Schedule
RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an increase the teaching contract
of Susan Dougherty from .16 FTE to .32 FTE.
7. Assignment of a
Seventh Academic Class
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a stipend in the amount of $1,945.00 for Donna Lacovara’s 60 day temporary assignment to a seventh academic class, AP English 12. This stipend will be paid in December in accordance with the Woodbury Education Association contract.
8. Compensation for Read 180 Training – 2005-06
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
compensating Mrs. Yael Emenecker for three hours at the Special Projects Rate
for conducting Read 180 training.
9. Extra-Curricular Appointments – 2005-06
a) RESOLVED
that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby rescinds the extra-curricular
appointment of Janet Hughes as Chairperson for the Related Arts/Business/Technology
Departments for
the 2005-06 fiscal year.
b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following extra-curricular appointments
for the 2005-06 fiscal year:
Position Activity Appointment
Chairperson Related
Arts/Technology Dianne Clement
Asst. Director Band Douglas
Park
Director Jr.
High Jazz Band Joseph
DiMenna
Advisor Sun
Dial Maureen
Maguire
Business Manager Sun Dial Colleen
DiRienzo
Monitor Detention Janet Hughes
Volunteer Color
Guard Jacqueline
DiMenna (adj.)
c) RESOLVED
that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following
extra-curricular athletic appointments for the 2005-06 fiscal year:
Position Sport Appointment Step
Asst. Coach Jr. High Field Hockey Amanda Miller (adj.) 1
Asst. Coach Jr.
High Soccer Andrew Assini 1
10. Substitutes – 2005-06
RESOLVED that the Woodbury
Board of Education hereby approves the employment of the following substitutes
in the
Allen, Pauline –
Barbera,
Audrey –
Bowe,
Susan – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12
Emrick,
Jane –
Graf,
Alison –
Taylor,
Nora –
Walsh,
Michael – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – 6-12
Wylie,
Brian – Glassboro, NJ - Sub. Cert. –
6-12
11. Summer ’05 Employment
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation
for additional summer hours worked by the following employees:
Dolores Cavaliere 2 hours
Evelyn Warren 4.5 hours
David Ralph 20 hours
12. Correction to Hours of Alternative School
Staff – 2005-06
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the correction
of the number of weekly hours for the following Alternative Program teachers
for the 2005-06 fiscal year:
Mark
Napoleon – Guidance (6 hours per week)
Mark Napoleon – Social Studies (9 hours per
week until replacement is hired)
Daniel O’Leary – Special Education (16 hours
per week)
Daniel O’Leary – English (9 hours per week
until replacement is hired)
13. Pre-School
Testing
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating the following teachers for administration of the Brigance Test to pre-school students. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.
Dawn Seigel 6 hours
Suzanne
Maxymuk 5
hours
14. Appointments –
Elementary Skills Club Tutors – 2005-06
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following Elementary Skills Club Tutors for the 2005-06 fiscal year, commencing October, 2005. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate unless otherwise indicated.
Wendy Cubbler Linda Bouvé ($18.52 per hour)
Shawn Jess Katherine Estep
Karen Perry Diane Beirne
Kathie Spittal Carla Bittner
Noelle
Baskinger Ellen
Firth
Shannon
Rehman
Rachel Schneider
Doreen Ranck
15. Lunar Challenge Nights – 2005-06
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for Colleen Fitzgerald through the NCLB grant for four Lunar Challenge Nights during the 2005-06 school year. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate for three hours per event.
16. Family Math
Nights – 2005-06
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board
of Education hereby approves the following instructors for Family Math Nights
to be held at
Jaime Jess Shawn Jess Jennifer Gladue
Motion: Second:
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: No:
C. PERSONNEL
- SUPPORT
1. Resignations
a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter
of resignation from Miss Tara Bailey, Tutor at
b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter
of resignation from Ms. Janet Kates, Special Education Aide at
c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter
of resignation from Miss Jennifer DiBeneditto, Tutor at
d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the verbal
resignation from Ms. Gloria Oplinger, Lunchroom Aide at Walnut Street School, effective
e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the
letter of resignation from Reneé Bishov, Tutor at
2. Employment
a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the
employment of George Jordan as a Tutor at
b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the
employment of Leslie Lockett as a Special Education Aide at
c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the
employment of Karen Whitman as a Tutor at
d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment
of Doreen Ranck as a Tutor at
e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment
of Christina Worthington as a Pre-school Aide at
f) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the
employment of Heather McCumber as a Lunch Aide at
g) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the
employment of Christopher Spina as the Student Adjustment Center Monitor at
h) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the
employment of Marcie Mader as a Pre-school Aide at
h) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the continued
employment of Alan Ramsey, Grounds Supervisor, for the 2005-06 fiscal year, at
a 4% increase in salary.
i) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the
employment of the following substitute custodians substitute custodian for the
2005-06 fiscal year:
Mary Fulgham Michael
Viereck
3. Withdrawal of Request for Leave of Absence
RESOLVED that the Woodbury
Board of Education hereby approves the withdrawal of a request for a Leave of
Absence from Mrs. Elizabeth C. Murphy, Secretary to the Director of
Athletics/Activities, for the period of
4. Non-Unit Central Office Secretarial Employees Salaries –
2005-06
RESOLVED that the Woodbury
Board of Education hereby approves a 4% increase
for the 2005-06 school year for the following non-unit Central Office secretarial
employees:
Josephine Carr
Karen Forker Carol
Grant
5. District Driver’s Salary – 2005-06
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a 4%
increase in the hourly rate paid to Mr. Fred Hay, District Driver, for the
2005-06 school year.
6. Job Description
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
the following new job description:
(Exhibit 06-14)
Motion: Second:
Roll Call Vote:
Yes: No:
D. BUSINESS
& FINANCIAL
1. WEA Contract Sidebar Agreement
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
the sidebar agreement between the Woodbury Board of Education and the Woodbury
Education Association. (Exhibit 06-15)
2.
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
the submission of the five-year 2005 Long-Range Facilities Plan to the State
Department of Education.
3. Funding Employee Salaries Under No Child Left Behind
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves funding
the following employees with NCLB funds for the 2005-06 school year:
Name Position School Funding
Full Time Teachers
Sheri Peteani BSI/Reading
Recovery
Karen Perry BSI
Joanne Watson BSI
Jeanne Dixon BSI/Reading
Recovery Evergreen Title I – 100%
Amanda DePaul BSI Evergreen Title I – 100%
Rachel Schneider BSI/Reading
Recovery Walnut Title I – 100%
Part Time Teachers
Laurie Dentino (37.5%) Read
180 High
School Title I – 100%
Claire Frapaul (47%) BSI
Tutors
George Jordan Intervention
Tutor High School Title I – 100%
Candice Budesa Intervention
Tutor High School Title I – 100%
4. Funding Employee Salaries Under IDEIA
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves funding
the following employees with IDEIA funds for the 2005-06 school year:
Name Position School Funding
Casey Amiss Instructional
Asst. High School IDEIA –100%
Andrew Assini Instructional
Asst. High School IDEIA –100%
Gina Faraone Instructional
Asst. High School IDEIA –100%
Renee Horace-Carter Instructional
Asst. High School IDEIA –100%
Renee Senseman Instructional
Asst. High School IDEIA –100%
Kevin Washington Instructional
Asst. High School IDEIA –100%
Kathleen Schroeder Pre-School
Hand. Aide Evergreen IDEIA –100%
5. Change Orders
a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change
order in the amount of $3,622 with Straga Brothers, Inc. to install new sliding
glass doors in the trophy cases outside the auditorium as part of the
renovation work.
b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change
order in the amount of $502.50 with Horizon Environmental Group, Inc. for
additional fees that were required for environmental consulting at the High
School for the flooring project.
6. Transportation Routes 2005-06
a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education
hereby approves the following transportation route
costs for the 2005-06 fiscal year. This
transportation is provided by
| Rte. # | Destination | Number of Students | Yearly Cost |
| GW-25 | CDC, |
5 | $24,138.00 |
| GW-26 | Archbishop Damiano | 6 | $37,764.80 |
| GW-27 | Evergreen School | 24 | $42,702.50 |
| GW-29 | LARC School | 1 | $12,353.40 |
| GW-32 | Bankbridge Elem. West | 1 | $9,793.80 |
| GW-34 | Bancroft Neuro Health | 1 | $8,161.20 |
| GW-35 | Holly Dell School | 1 | $9,781.20 |
| GW-38 | GCIT Shuttle | 14 | $26,940.00 |
| GW-39 | Bankbridge East | 1 | $6,692.40 |
| GW-41 | 14 | $39,680.00 | |
| GW-42 | Bankbridge South | 3 | $18,257.40 |
| GW-47 | 13 | $4,212.00 |
b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education
hereby approves the following extended school year
transportation route costs for the 2005-06 fiscal year.
This transportation is provided by
| Rte. # | Destination | Number of Students | Yearly Cost |
| GWS-3 | CDC, |
2 | $1,398.00 |
| GWS-4 | LARC School | 2 | $1, 048.50 |
| GWS-5 | Bankbridge South | 1 | $ 629.10 |
| GWS-6 | Archbishop Damiano | 3 | $2,297 |
| GWS-9 | Bankbridge Elementary | 1 | $ 699.00 |
c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of
Education hereby approves the following
transportation route costs for the 2005-06 fiscal year. This transportation is provided by
| Rte. # | Destination | Number of Students | Yearly Cost |
| CADA | Abilities Center | 1 | $6,300.00 |
| CBCS | Sawtell Learning Center | 1 | $15,253.20 |
7. Disposal of Fixed Assets
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
disposing of the following fixed assets which have no fair market value:
High School 10’ kitchen counter with wooden top Tag # 000547
High School 6’ kitchen counter with wooden top Tag # 000548
1987 Nissan Pickup Tag
# 2006020111
Cutter in Athletics Officer Tag #
000419
8. Integrated
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a
contract from
9. Middle School Teacher Preparation Grant with
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
the Woodbury Public Schools participation in the New Jersey Consortium for
Middle School Teacher Preparation Grant with
Motion: Second:
Roll Call Vote: Yes: No:
E. STUDENTS & PROGRAMS
1. Mentoring Plan
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education
hereby approves the Woodbury Mentoring Plan for New Teachers. (Exhibit 06-16)
2. Substance Abuse Prevention Program
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
the Substance Abuse Prevention Program.
(Exhibit 06-17)
3. Emergency & Crisis Management Plan
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
the Emergency & Crisis Management Plan.
(Exhibit 06-18—Quick Reference Guide)
4. Extended School Year Placement – One-on-One Teacher Assistants
a) RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract with
b) RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract with
5. Hombeound Instruction
a) RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves providing homebound instruction
for student # 005298 from 9/26 – 10/24/05 for medical reasons. Dianne Clement is the tutor.
b) RESOLVED that the
Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves contracting with Daniels & Associates
to provide homebound instruction services for the 2005-06 school
year at the rate of $32.00 per hour.
6. Out of District Placements
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following new
placements at out of district schools:
Out of Dist.Student ID# |
Classif. | Out of District Placement |
| 0001918 | MD | GSSSD Child Development Center |
| 0001143 | MD | Archway School - Atco |
| 0001892 | Preschool Disabled | |
| 0001479 | ED | Bankbridge North |
| 0001919 | Autistic |
7. Gloucester County College Field Experience
RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves
providing two
Motion: Second:
Roll Call Vote: Yes: No:
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
11. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
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Superintendent’s
Report – as submitted
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School
Business
12. FUTURE DATES
October19, 2005 – Family
Math Night –
October 20, 2005 – Lunar
Challenge Night – High School
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November 24, 25, 2005 – School closed for
students and staff – Thanksgiving Holiday
13. COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Property Committee
– Richard Clark, Chairperson
Personnel Committee
– Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson
Finance Committee –
Communications
Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson
14. REPRESENTATIVES
NJSBA Legislative
Delegate –
City Council
Liaison – William Goodrich
15. MEETING
REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC
16. ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING
Motion: Second:
Roll Call Vote: Yes: No:
Time: