BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

October 25, 2005

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.   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

·        Violence, Vandalism Report – 2004-05

·        Quality Assurance Annual Report (QAAR) 2004-05

·        2004-05 Testing Report

 

 

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 September 27, 2005.

2.   Secretary’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the September 2005 Secretary’s Report.  (Exhibit 06-19)

 

3.   Treasurer’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Treasurer’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of September, 2005.  The Treasurer’s Report and the Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the month of September, 2005.  (Exhibit 06-20; to be placed on Board table)

 

4.   Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted.  (Exhibit 06-21)

5.   Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception.  (Exhibit 06-22)

 

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 month of September, 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.   Retirements

 

a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of retirement from Mr. Robert Moyer, Assistant Principal at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective December 31, 2005.  Mr. Moyer has been with the district for the past 11 ½ years.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of retirement from Mrs. Sharon Rozansky, part-time Speech-Language Therapist, effective December 31, 3005.  Mrs. Rozansky has been with the district for the past 23 years.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of retirement from Ms. Janet Hughes, Teacher of Business Subjects at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective January 27, 2006.  Ms. Hughes has been with the district for the past 37 ½ years.

 

2.   Leaves of Absence

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a revision of leave of absence dates for Mrs. Megan Lucidi to October 3, 2005 – February 23, 2006.

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby grants a leave of absence for Mrs. Liseidy Diaz-Jackson from February 28, 2006 – June 30, 2006.

                  c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby grants a leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave Act for Mrs. Kathleen Stark from October 7, 2005 – November 18, 2005.

 

3.   Employment

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Sandra Mento as Interim Teacher of Biology at the Jr. High School, effective October 11, 2005 through February 23, 2006.  Miss Mento will be compensated at the rate of $125.00 per day.

 

            4.   Appointment of Alternative School Staff

 

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves appointing Mrs. Rachel M. Kerr as Alternative School Teacher of English for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, not to exceed 9 hours per week, commencing October 3, 2005.  Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

 

5.   Saturday School Proctors

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following Saturday School proctors for the 2005-06 school year.  Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

            Cynthia Cheyney                      Dana Fortucci                           Mark Voss

            Colleen DiRienzo                      Margaret Pertuit          

6.   Extra-Curricular Appointments – 2005-06

 

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

                                                                                                                           Stipend

                        Position            Sport                                        Appointment                 Step

                        Head Coach     Boys' Basketball                        Thomas Bowe                          4

                        Asst. Coach     Boys' Basketball                        T. Joshua Bowe                        4

                        Co-Coach        Freshmen Boys Basketball        Dominic Carrera                       4/split

                        Co-Coach        Freshmen Boys Basketball        Gerald (Mickey) Kiser  4/split

                        Coach              7/8 Grade Boys Basketball       Ari Ford                                   4

                        Coach              7/8 Grade Boys Basketball       Kevin Washington                    1

                        Head Coach     Girls Basketball                        Megan Lucidi                           4

                        Asst. Coach     Girls Basketball                        Carmen Davis                           4

                        Coach              7/8 Grade Girls Basketball        Regina Bosworth                      1

                        Coach              7/8 Grade Girls Basketball        Brian McKillop             1

                        Head Coach     Swimming                                 Joseph Pegues                          4

                        Asst. Coach     Swimming                                 Jaime Jess                                4

                        Head Coach     Indoor Track                            George Voss                            4

 

7.   Mentors 2005-06

 

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

 

            Mentee                                     Mentor                                     School                         

            Sandra Mento                          Calvin Ferguson (20 days)        Jr.-Sr. High School

            Sandra Mento                          James Hilferty                           Jr.-Sr. High School

            Nora Taylor                             Shawn Jess                               West End School

 

8.   Student/Parent/Teacher Book Club at Evergreen Avenue School

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating          Diane Beirne and Carla Bittner for six hours each to run a student/parent/teacher book club at Evergreen Avenue School.  Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate and funded through NCLB.

 

9.   NASA Family Nights – 2005-06

 

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for the Colleen Fitzgerald, Ari Ford, Sharron Knauss, Samantha Perlman and Teresa Stebich through the NCLB grant for their participation in a maximum of four NASA Family Nights during the 2005-06 school year.  Compensation will be for three hours per event at the Special Projects Rate.

 

                                   

 

 

 

10. Family Literacy Nights  at Evergreen Avenue School

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating          Silvia Cancila, Jeanne Dixon and Shannon Rehman for nine hours each to run Family Literacy Nights at Evergreen Avenue School.  Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate and funded through NCLB.

 

11. 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:

      Assan, Sylwia – Westville, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

      Conto, Danielle – Glassboro, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

      Cupps, Carri – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

      Ferguson, Calvin – Mullica Hill, NJ – Adm. Cert.

      Holland, Nathaniel – Mantua, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

      Nowack, Sebastian – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – 6-12

      Robertson, Emilie – Wenonah, NJ – Sub. Cert. – 6-12

      Seirafy, Abdelrazek – Mantua, NJ – Sub. Cert. – 9 – 12

 

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 Mrs. Carol Yaksta, PK-12 Curriculum & Instruction Secretary, effective October 14, 2005.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Miss Reneé Senseman, Instructional Assistant at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective October 21, 2005.

                       

2.   Retirement

 

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of retirement from Mrs. Bonnie Kijewski, Clerk at West End Memorial School, effective November 1, 2005.  Mrs. Kijewski has worked for the district for the past 18 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.   Transfer

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfer of Karen Whitman from Tutor, 29 hours per week, at Evergreen Avenue School to Pre-school Aide, 20 hours per week, at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing October 3, 2005.  Miss Whitman’s salary will be according to Step 1 – Degree, on the Aides’ 2005-06 Salary Guide.

 

4.   Employment

                       

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the        employment of Mary DeSimone as a Tutor at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing October 17, 2005.  Ms. DeSimone will be employed for 29 hours per week, with compensation at the rate of $16.00 per hour, 183 day school year.

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the        employment of Latoya Russell and Kyrene Wiggins as AVID tutors.  Their start date will commence with the completion of the criminal history review and they will work through June 2006.  Each will work 6 hours per week and be compensated at $10.00 per hour

                  c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the        employment of James Futia as a part-time technician in the Technology Department at $10.00 for 29 hours per week.  The start date is pending approval of the criminal history review. 

 

            Motion:                                                                        Second:                                               

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                                     No:                 

 

 

 

D.        BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

 

            1.   Comprehensive Maintenance Plan

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following            resolution for the submission of the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for FY ’05, FY      ’06; and FY ’07.   (Exhibit 06-23)

 

2.   Purchase of Natural Gas Supply Services Through The ACES Bid

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the resolution binding the Woodbury Public School District to purchase natural gas supply services through the Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (ACES) bid through the period of adoption of this resolution through May, 2009, as attached.  (Exhibit 06-24)

 

 

 

 

 

3.   Nonpublic Technology Initiative Aid Entitlement – 2005-06

                       

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves contracting with the Gloucester County Special Services School District to coordinate the Nonpublic Technology Initiative Aide Entitlement Program at a fee to equal 5% of the entitlement (chargeable to the grant) and $2.00 per pupil (not chargeable to the grant).

 

            4.   Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill No. 4181 and Senate Bill No. 2805

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves to adopt a resolution in support of Assembly Bill No. 4181 and Senate Bill No. 28056 in order to clarify the sales and use exemption of school food service providers in certain       purchases for school districts.  (Exhibit 06- 25)

 

            5.   Change Orders

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the change         order for W. J. Gross, Inc. in the amount of $4,964. to furnish and install four magnetic holders and surface vertical rod exit devices. 

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change order for Straga Brothers in the amount of $5,330. to furnish and install ten light boxes.    

 

6.   Transportation Routes 2005-06

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following transportation route costs for the 2005-06 fiscal year.  This transportation is provided through cooperative services provided by the          Gloucester County Special Services School District as per the joint transportation agreement approved by the Board of Education in April, 2005. 

  

Rte. Number Destination Number of Students Yearly Cost
S2258 LARC School  1 $14,616.00
S3387 Archway School  1 $8,857.80
S3407 Alternative School 2 $28,393.20
S3602 New Sharon School  1 $9,928.80
S3615 Bankbridge North 4 $32,760.00
S3616 Durand Academy 3 $29,203.20
S3617 YALE School 2 $21,297.60
S3571 Archway School 1 $15,273.00

               

 

7.   Contracts for Auxiliary Services Provided by Gloucester County Special Services School District

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves contracting with the Gloucester County Special Services School District  to provide services to students for the 2005-06 school year as follows:

 

      a)   Physical Therapy Services – 4 hours per week for 36 weeks @ $65.00 per hour, totaling $9,350.

      b)   Auxiliary Speech-Language Services – 3.5 days per week for 36 weeks $370.00 per diem, totaling $46,620.

 

Motion:                                                                        Second:                                                           

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                                     No:                 

 

 

 

E.          STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

 

              1.  School District Objectives – 2005-06

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the school district objectives for the 2005-06 school year. ( Exhibit 06-26 )

 

2.   Alternative School Placements

                       

                    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves contracting with the Gloucester County Special Services School District for the placement of two students during the 2005-06 school year, at a tuition charge based upon the cost per pupil of $14,300.

 

3.   One-on-One Teacher Assistant for Out of District Placement

                       

                    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves contracting with Gloucester County Special Services School District for a one-on-one teacher assistant for student # 0001659 for the 2005-06 school year at a rate of $140.00 per diem.

 

4.   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)   000510            10/5 – 10/13/05           Brookfield Academy/                Medical

                                                                        Underwood Mem. Hospital

      b)   000510            10/14 – 12/14/05         Brookfield Academy/                Medical

                                                                        Kennedy Health System

      c)   023070            10/11 – 12/11/05         Burlington County                     Placement

                                                                        Spec. Svc. School District

      d)   053075            As needed                    Barbara Linkert                        504 Plan

      e)   054073            10/7 – 12/7/05             Brookfield Academy/                Medical

                                                                        Underwood Mem. Hospital

      f)    0404097          10/14 – 12/14/05         Brookfield Academy/                Medical

                                                                        Kennedy Health System

      g)   013014            As needed                    Wendy Cubbler                        504 Plan

     

 

5.   Reading Recovery Program

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the 2005-06 Reading Recovery Continuing Contract in the amount of $3,250 to Haddonfield Board of Education for training of five Reading Recovery teachers.

 

                                                                                    

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:  negotiations.

 

            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

·        Superintendent’s Report – as submitted

·        School Business Administrator’s Report – as submitted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12. FIRE DRILL REPORT

September 2005

 

      School                    Date                 Time                 Length of Drill   Comments                   

      Evergreen               9/22/05            10:50 a.m.        2 min., 21 sec.              Sunny, clear

                                    9/22/05            11:15 a.m.        2 min., 05 sec.              Sunny, clear

 

      Walnut                   9/27/05            1:10 p.m.          55 seconds                   Sunny

                                    9/30/05            10:25 a.m.        57 seconds                   Sunny

 

      West End               9/13/05            9:00 a.m.          1 min., 51 sec.              Sunny

                                    9/14/05            9:00 a.m.          1 min., 41 sec.              Cloudy

 

      Jr.-Sr. High            9/15/05            9:47 a.m.          2 min., 1 sec.                Cloudy

                                    9/21/05            1:17 p.m.          1 min., 38 sec.              Sunny

 

 

13. FUTURE DATES

     

October 25, 2005 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

October 25, 2005 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

October 26, 2005 – Family Math Night – 6:30 p.m. – West End School

October 27, 2005 – Lunar Challenge Night – High School

November 3, 2005 – NASA Family Night – 6:30 p.m. – High School’s Old Cafeteria

November 7, 2005 – Personnel Committee Meeting for Negotiations – 6:30 p.m.

November 7-11, 2005 – School closed for students

·        November 7, 2005 – Teacher Inservice

·        November 8, 2005 – School Closed for students and staff

·        November 9, 2005 – Teacher Inservice

·        November 10-11, 2005 – School closed for staff

November 14 – 18, 2005 – Elementary/Middle School Parent Conferences

·        November 14 – 18, 2005 – Early dismissal for students K-5

·        November 16 – 17, 2005 – Early dismissal for students 6-8

November 17, 2005 – Policy Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

November 22, 2005 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

November 22, 2005 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

November 23, 2005 – Early dismissal  for students and staff

November 24, 25, 2005 – School closed for students and staff – Thanksgiving Holiday

December TBA, 2005 – Policy Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

December 8, 2005 – Communications Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m.- Board Room

December 8, 2005 – Elementary Winter Concert – 7:00 p.m. – High School  Auditorium

December 18, 2005 – Holiday Band Concert – 8:00 p.m. – High School Auditorium

December 20, 2005 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

December 20, 2005 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

December 20, 2005 – Sr. High Choir Concert – 8:00 p.m. – High School Auditorium

December 22, 2005 – Jr. High Choir Concert – 8:00 p.m. – High School Auditorium

     

 

14. 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

 

 

15. REPRESENTATIVES

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh

City Council Liaison – William Goodrich

Student Council – JoAnne Saradakis

 

 

16. MEETING REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC

 

 

 

17. ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING

 

 

Motion:                                                                        Second:                                                           

                       

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:                                                     No:                 

 

Time: