BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

January 24, 2006

Board of Education Meeting Room

7:00 P.M.

 

1.         OPENING STATEMENT                  

 

            The meeting of the Board of Education, City of Woodbury, was held on the above date. 

 

            Mr. Gwalthney opened the meeting at 7:07 PM and read the opening statements:

 

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              

            Mr. Clark                                 Present                         Mr. Haase                    Present

            Mrs. Dennen                            Present                         Ms. Hill                        Present

            Mr. Ferraino                             Present                         Mr. Lonabaugh            Present

            Mr. Goodrich                           Absent                         Ms. Moore                   Present

            Mr. Gwalthney                         Present   

                       

4.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

5.         MISSION STATEMENT

 

6.         OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

 

            Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Ms. Moore                  

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0                     

 

            No Comments

 

7.         CLOSE  MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

 

            Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Ms. Moore      

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0                     

 

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

 

            Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Ms. Moore                  

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0                     

            Mr. Chiesa – 36 Rugby Place

            Questioned energy costs and special education costs and where we are with this.

9.         CLOSE  MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

 

            Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Mrs. Dennen               

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0                     

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

 

Ms. Saradakis – Student Council

            Discussed Mayor for the day

            Easter Egg Hunt – March or April

            She also explained what students did at the Woodbury Mews.

 

            Mr. Radey – architect from Radey Associates & Scott White – Engineer from Alderson Engineering

            The bids have been received for the geothermal drilling.  The work will start on March 1 at the high school first.

 

            The mechanical renovations are out for bid at this time

 

Wells – There will be 1 – 3 drilling rigs at each site.  Each well will be 420 foot deep.  The hole will be 5”-6” in diameter.  A black plastic pipe, that is 1 ¼ “thick, will be inserted in the hole.  There will be 176 wells at the high school, 44 at Evergreen, 44 at West End and 20 at Walnut.   This will be a continuous loop system – no ground water will enter into the closed system.

 

            Mr. White – Test Well at the High School – The drilling conditions of the ground at the high school were excellent.

 

            Mrs. Dennen – Will we have a washout problem at the high school site?

 

Mr. White – Washouts usually occur around rocky soils.  We won’t have surface ground wash outs.  We’d need to have 4 feet wash out before we see the pipes.

 

            Mrs. Dennen – Where did we put the dirt from the wells?  Are we taking soil erosion     control measures, silt fences to prevent running into the creek.  Are we disposing into an approved landfill?

 

            Mrs. Dennen – Is there a way to reuse the soil that would benefit the district to avoid disposal fees.

 

            Mr. White – The specifications say that it’s up to the school district to decide if we want to keep it.

 

            Mr. Weitz – New Road Construction – Project Manager – Based on previous experience, the dirt that was removed is “dirty and black” and usually cannot be reused.

 

            Mr. Gwalthney – Will an odor be a problem?

 

 

 

 10.      OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

 

            Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Mrs. Dennen               

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0                     

 

            Mr. Chiesa – 36 Rugby Place

            Will you see the piping, the caps, etc? 

 

            Mr. White – You will not see anything at all on the football field. 

 

            Mr. Gwalthney – Is the Geothermal Services Contractor reputable?  Have we checked their references?

 

11.       CLOSE  MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

 

            Motion:            Mrs. Dennen                            Second:            Mr. Ferraino                

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

            If there are questions regarding any of the projects at Woodbury Public Schools Mrs. Pennell will be the point person to answer any and all questions.

 

12.       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 December 20, 2005.

2.   Secretary’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the December 2005 Secretary’s Report.  (Exhibit 06-50) 

 

            3.   Treasurer’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the November 2005 and December 2005 Treasurer’s Reports.  (Exhibit 06-51)

 

4.   Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted.  (Exhibit 06-52)

5.   Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills as revised without exception.  (Exhibit 06-53)

 

 

 

 

 

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 December, 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:            Mr. Clark                                 Second:            Mr. Ferraino                

                                                                                    Abstain:            Ms. Hill #1                  

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     7                                              No:      0         

 

            Mr. Haase – Item A5

            Are we holding anything on the Straga bill?

 

B.         PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

 

1.   Retirement

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of retirement from Dr. Daniel J. Mackie, Principal of the Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective July 31, 2006. 

           

2.   Resignation

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Ms. Sonya Harris, Special Education Teacher at Evergreen Avenue School, effective February 21, 2006.

 

3.   Employment

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mrs. Margery Budniak as Interim Teacher of Spanish     

commencing February 13, 2006 through the end of the school year.  Mrs. Budniak will be compensated at the rate of $220 per day.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ms. JoAnn Rothmaller as a Speech-Language Therapist, commencing January 17, 2006, on an emergent hire.  Her salary will be in accordance with Step B-14, 0.8 FTE (pro-rated), (no benefits) on the 2005- 06 teachers’ salary guide.

      c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Miss Tiffany Corsey as a full-time Special Education Teacher at Evergreen Avenue School, on an emergent hire basis, commencing February 14,   2006.  Miss Corsey’s contract will be pending receipt of NJ certification as a Special Education Teacher.  Her salary will be in accordance with Step B-1 (pro-rated) on the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide.

      d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ms. Colleen Galster as a Special Education Teacher at the Evergreen Avenue School commencing January 30, 2006.  Ms. Galster’s contract will be pending receipt of NJ certification as a Special Education Teacher. Her salary will be in accordance with Step B-1, 0.27 FTE (pro-rated), (no benefits) on the 2005-06 teachers’salary guide.

 

4.   Leave of Absence

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an extension of the leave of absence dates for Mrs. Lauren Roskos from returning on February 6, 2006 to returning on March 6, 2006.

 

            5.   Extension of Employment Time

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves extending the employment of Ms. Gina Faraone as the Interim Teacher of English at the Jr. High School from February 3, 2006 to March 3, 2006.

 

6.   Horizontal Move on the Salary Guide

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a horizontal move on the salary guide, retroactive to February 1, 2006 but not effective until the settlement of the 2005-06 WEA contract, for teachers as follows:

                        Teacher                                                            Advancement to:

                        Robyn Sole                                                                  B+15

                        Mark Napoleon                                                            M+30

                              

7.   Extra-Curricular – 2005-06

     

                  a)   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                        Cultural League            Gloria Goode               ½ Year

                        Volunteer                     Cultural League            Acquanetta Allen          None

                        Advisor                        Key Club                     Marcus Marston           ½ Year

                        Monitor- HS                Before School              Michael Kouser            ½ Year (rep.                                                                                                                                        Janet Hughes)

                       

 

                        Monitor-Evergreen       Before School              Joseph Jarrett               56%

                        Monitor-Evergreen       Before School              Richard Santarone        56%    

                        Monitor-Evergreen       Before School              Yvonne Yoroshko        56%

                        Pit Orch.-Keyboard     Spring Musical              Robert DiLauro (adj.)   $500

                        Dept. Chair                  For. Lang./Soc. St.       Margery Budniak          ½ Year (rep.                                                                                                                                   L. Diaz-Jackson)

                                   

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

                        Head Coach                 Boys’ Track                 George Voss                4 w/10 yrs.

                        Asst. Coach                 Boys’ Track                 Dominic Carrera           4 w/10 yrs.

                        Asst. Coach                 Boys’ Track                 Daniel Jones                 4

                        Head Coach                 Girls’ Track                  Marc Cannuli                3

                        Asst. Coach                 Girls’ Track                  Carmen Davis               4

                        Head Coach                 Softball                        Gerald Miskar              4 w/10 yrs.

                        Head Coach                 Tennis                          Scott Henderson (adj)  4

                        Asst. Coach                 Tennis                          Jennifer Koengetter       4

                        Head Coach                 Jr. High Track              Tobey Realley              3

 

                  c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Mr. Jacob Davis as the High School Evening Activities Monitor commencing January 10, 2006, not to exceed 20 hours per week.  Mr. Davis will be compensated at 1 ½ times his hourly rate of pay.

                       

            8.  Alternative School Staff

 

a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves reducing Mark Napoleon’s compensated time as a Counselor in the Alternative School, effective January 13, 2006, from nine hours per week to three hours per week.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Mrs. Gloria Goode as a Counselor in the Alternative School for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, commencing January 17, 2006.   Mrs. Goode will be  compensated for a maximum of six hours per week at the Special Projects Rate.

 

            9.  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

                         Nicole Daisey                                                               2

                        Nicole Dixon                                                                2

                 

 

 

 

 

10. 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:

 

      Budniak, Margery – Magnolia, NJ – Standard Cert. – Spanish

      Corsey, Tiffany – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – Sp. Ed.

      Duncovich, Maureen – Woodbury, NJ – Elem. Cert. – K-12

      Fau, Jeremy – Mt. Laurel, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

      Flitcraft, Cheryl – Pennsville, NJ – CEAS – Elem.

      Galster, Colleen – Maple Shade, NJ – Sub. Cert. – Sp. Ed.

      Ranck, Doreen – Woodbury, NJ – CEAS – Elem.

      Whitman, Karen – Clementon, NJ – CEAS – Elem.

 

 

 

Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Mrs. Dennen               

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

            Item B-1 - Mr. Lonabaugh –

            Very sorry to see Dr. Mackie leave the district.

 

            Item 7 a  – Ms. Hill – Please define the activities of the Culture Club and the Key Club

            Item 7 b – Ms. Hill – What does adj. stand for

            Item 7 b  – Ms. Hill – There are staff 4w/10 years – Do they get more money at 10 years?

 

            Item 7 c – Mr. Haase – Couldn’t we find anyone else?

 

            Item 6 – Mr. Clark – Why is this retro to February 1, 2006?

 

C.        PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

           

1.   Job Descriptions

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves abolishing Job Description G-8, Media Clerk.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves Job Description G-8, Media Aide. (Exhibit 06-54)

      c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves Job Description F-4, Substitute Caller. (Exhibit 06-55)

 

2.   Resignations

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation Mrs. Carol Grant, Secretary to the Business Administrator, effective February 10, 2006.

 

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Mrs. Anne Scheuren, Special Education Aide, effective December 31, 2005.

      c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Mrs. Cheryl Flitcraft, Special Education Aide, effective January 26, 2006.

      d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Mrs. Connie Vanderlip, Lunchroom Aide at Evergreen Avenue School, effective December 23, 2005.

      e)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Mr. Luis Sierra, Custodian at West End Memorial School, effective January 3, 2006.

           

3.   Employment

 

a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Mrs. Connie Vanderlip as a substitute lunch aide at Evergreen     Avenue School for the 2005-06 school year.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Thomas Kosel as a Full-time Custodian on an emergent hire basis.    Mr. Kosel will be placed on the Starting Step of the 2005-06 Custodians’ Salary Guide and his employment will commence on January 25, 2006.

c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves extending the employment of Mr. Albert Kilpatrick as an Instructional Assistant until March 3, 2006.

d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ms. Tracey Parker as the Aide in the High School Library commencing January 17, 2006.  Ms. Parker will be placed on Step 10 of the    Aides’ 2005-06 Salary Guide and will be employed for a maximum of 29 hours per week.

e)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Ms. Tracey Parker as the District Substitute Caller commencing  January 16, 2006 at a yearly stipend of $5,000 (pro-rated).

f)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ms. Rebecca L. Livingston as Secretary to the Business Administrator, on an emergent hire basis.  Ms. Livingston’s salary will be    $35,000 per year (pro-rated) commencing February 8, 2006.

g)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ms. Kelly Underwood as a Tutor at Evergreen Avenue School, 29hours per week, on an emergent hire basis.  Ms. Underwood’s employment will commence on January 30, 2006 and her salary will be $16 per hour.

 

4.   Federal Family Leave of Absence

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an extension of the leave of absence dates for Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy from January 3, 2006 to February 14, 2006.

 

Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Mrs. Dennen               

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

            Item 2 c – Mr. Ferraino – Didn’t we just give Cheryl Flitcraft a job?

 

            Item 1 a  and b – Mr. Ferraino – Why did we change the name of the job title  from clerk to aide?

 

            Item 3 f – Why did Mrs. Livingston resign from her other position?

 

D.          STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

 

1.   Change to 2005-06 School Calendar

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change to the current year’s school calendar to reflect an increased Spring Break.  School will be closed for students and staff for the period of April 10 – 17, 2006, which will add three days to the June calendar.

 

2.   Creation of  Second Pre-school Disabled 3 Year Old Section

 

                    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the creation of a second Pre-school Disabled 3 year old section to occur in the afternoon at Evergreen Avenue School, effective January 31, 2006.  This is necessary due to high enrollment numbers and the need to comply with Federal and State guidelines.

 

3.   Homebound Instruction

 

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

 

            Student Time                             Home Instruction

             ID#                 Frame                          Provider                                   Reason

            051065            1/9/06 – 3/9/06            Janice Matishen                        Medical

            006189            1/9/06 – 3/9/06            Sarah Tucker                            Per Admin.

            043106            1/12/06 – 3/12/06        Brookfield Schools                   Medical

 

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves terminating the services of Janyce McGill effective March 9, 2006.  Ms. McGill was the contracted homebound tutor for a severely disabled student.

      c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves contracting with St. John of God to provide two hours per week of homebound service for a severely disabled student.  The homebound services provider will be Maryanne McDonald and services will commence as soon as possible.

     

4.   Out-of-District Placements

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves placing student #1143 at Ranch Hope commencing January 6, 2006  This placement was made by DYFS and Woodbury Public School District is responsible for the educational portion of his tuition.

 

 

 

            Motion:         Mr. Ferraino                                Second:            Mrs. Dennen                           

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                  No:      0         

 

§         Item D 2 – Ms. Moore – Can she have more information on how we’ll manage these extra 3 year olds.

§         What is the current enrollment?

§         Please define disabled and what Woodbury can handle.

 

            Item D 1 – Mr. Gwalthney – Discussed Item D 1  and the need to change the school calendar. 

            Mr. Jones – We will notify staff and guardians with correspondence.

 

            Item D 3 b & c – Mr. Ferraino – Please explain why this is happening.

 

            Item D 4 – Mr. Clark – Where is Ranch Hope?

 

            Ms. Hill – AMTNJ - What does this stand for?

           

E.         BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

 

            1.   Policies – 2nd  Reading

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the 2nd  reading of the following policies:

                        0147    Board Member Compensation and Expenses (Exhibit 06-56)

                        1440    Job Expenses [Administration] (Exhibit 06-57)

                        3440    Job Expenses [Teaching Staff Members] (Exhibit 06-58)

            4440    Job Expenses [Support Staff] (Exhibit 06-59)

 

2.   Mandated Regulations

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the mandated Board Policy Regulations with one revision.

 

      Superintendent Evaluation will be a private session of the Board; not the committee. 

 

3.   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 06-60)

 

4.   Bid Specifications – HVAC Projects

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the bid   specifications for asbestos removal which is required for the HVAC project and to advertise and receive bids for this project.  The bid specifications are available in the Business Office for review.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the bid   specifications for the HVAC installation and to advertise and receive bids for this project.  The bid specifications are available in the Business Office for review.

           

5.   Bids – Geothermal Well Installation

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves receiving bids for the geothermal well installation and to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, as detailed in Exhibit 06-61.

 

6.   Builder’s Risk Insurance

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves obtaining  Builder’s Risk Insurance through the New Jersey School Boards Association Insurance Group for the period of February 23, 2006 through February 23, 2007 at a premium of $21,244.

 

7.   Verizon Corporation Grant

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves submitting a grant proposal to the Verizon Corp. in the amount of $35,000 for a computer-based before school/after school elementary reading program.

 

            Motion:         Mr. Ferraino                                Second:            Ms. Moore                              

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

            Item E – 6 – Ms. Moore – Please explain the need for the Builders Risk Policy. 

Item E – 5 – Mr. Clark – Please explain the geothermal bid award and alternate work at Walnut School.

Mr. Gwalthney – As far as the regulation on Seniors moving out of Woodbury – We are moving to discontinue senior privileges with regard to paying tuition and treat them like everyone else.  The new regulation will be in effect on April 1st.  There will be a Board of Education hearing to present extenuating circumstances which would give us flexibility.

            Mrs. Dennen – This is a tax issue;  people are leaving Woodbury for tax reasons.  We can charge them tuition for these months.

 

13.       SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

a)      Mr. Jones discussed the Evergreen drop off zone and commended the maintenance staff for their work towards this project.

           

            Ms. Hill – Will the police support continue?

 

            Mrs. Dennen – Why can’t we put a crosswalk like the hospital has where individuals cross and vehicles must stop when they see pedestrians?

 

            Mr. Goodrich – City Liaison – Will discuss with the city about a crosswalk and how involved we want to be with Evergreen Avenue traffic.

 

b)      Graduation Site Committee – Their decision was to hold graduation on Frances Avenue Field and the alternative, in case of rain, will be the gym.

 

            Ms. Hill – How are in-school suspensions working with children keeping up with their work?

 

14.  SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

                        Mrs. Pennell discussed the budget process and delays.

 

                        Mr. Clark – Questioned the status of the breezeway.

 

15. FIRE DRILL REPORT

 

December 2005

 

      School                    Date                 Time                 Length of Drill   Comments                   

      Evergreen               12/5/05            11:00  a.m.       2 mn., 03 sec.               Cloudy, cold

                                    12/5/05            11:07 a.m.        1 min., 43 sec.              Cloudy, cold

 

      Walnut                   12/15/05          12:55 p.m.        57 seconds                   Cloudy, cold

                                    12/16/05          8:40 a.m.          59 seconds                   Sunny

 

      West End               12/1/05            9:00 a.m.          1 min., 30 sec.              Sunny

                                    12/02/05          8:50 a.m.          1 min., 32 sec.              Sunny

 

      Jr.-Sr. High            12/01/05          1:17 p.m.          3 minutes.                     Sunny

                                    12/16/05          10:25 a.m.        2 min., 15 sec.              Sunny

 

16. FUTURE DATES

 

January 19, 2006 – Minority Task Force – 7:00 p.m.

January 24, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 5:30 p.m. – Room A4- NOTE TIME CHANGE

January 24, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

 

 

January 25, 2006 – Chinese New Year Celebration – 1:30 p.m. – Evergreen School

February 7, 2006 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

February 9, 2006 – Policy Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. –CANCELLED

February 13, 15, 2006 – H. S. Principal Interviews

February 16, 2006 – Finance Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

February 20, 2006 – School Closed – Presidents’ Day

February 23, 2006 – Minority Task Force – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

February 28, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

February 28, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

 

17. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Property Committee – Richard Clark, Chairperson

The committee discussed other property needs and issues and how to address them as expediously as possibly with astute financial planning.

 

 

1)      Auditorium Concerns – All loose chairs being addressed by the architect and Straga Brothers.  The chairs need to be stable and removable (to replace carpet). 

2)      Asbestos Removal- Will take place over the spring break

3)      West End Parking Lot Improvement Plan – Well to go into softball field.

 

Ms. Moore – NRCM good comments re:  Mr. Alter works very hard.

 

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson

Will submit briefs within the next few days and report back with a few weeks.

 

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson

1)      The School Board Election is 4/18/06

2)      We still don’t have our CPI number to base our estimates on and we are dealing with reduced timelines.

3)      The next Finance Committee Meeting will be February 16, 2006.

 

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson

The next meeting inn March will focus on budget communications.

 

Policy Committee – Lynn Dennen, Chairperson

New regulations were presented tonight.

 

Ms. Hill – Kudos to Dr. Adams for going after the Verizon Grant. 

 

Ms. Hill – The Minority Task Force Meeting was held on January 19, 2006.  It was very

well attended.  The next meeting will be February 23, 2006 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.

 

18. REPRESENTATIVES

 

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney – No report

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh – Mr. Lonabaugh cannot attend the February Meeting.  Mr. Gwalthney will attend instead.

City Council Liaison – William Goodrich

 

19.       MEETING REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC

 

Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Mrs. Dennen                           

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

Sharlette Green – 67 Carpenter St.

She is a volunteer at Evergreen Avenue School.  The parking is very bad.  The staff is

being told to park behind the school and the residents are saying not to park there.    She

starts work at 10:15.  There are 8 employees in the lunch room.  Can they park there?

 

Frank Conner – It’s a public road.  His wife Elaine is concerned for her safety.  Since we

added yellow paint to the curb there’s less parking.  As part of parent orientation, make

new parents aware of residency rules.

Mr. Chiesa – 36 Rugby Place

§         The City has a bus that goes to certain areas.  Does that bus cycle by Evergreen

Avenue School?

§         Not a lot of cars park at the Lutheran Church during the day.  Check with them.

§         Why is Walnut Street School an alternate for the geothermal work?

 

Carla McLaughlin –

§         What was the reason to change the senior privilege regulation?

§         The Board of Education is invited to the Chinese New Year’s Celebration at 1:30 PM

§         Compliments to the editors of the White and Gold.  It was an excellent publication.

 

Mr. Jenkins –

Please inform Mr. Chiesa – if he has any worries about his grandchild at Walnut St.

School not having geothermal – he/she can go to any school.

He would like to see the Board of Education promote a “Walk Woodbury” Agenda.

Mr. Chiesa – 36 Rugby Place

Crossing Roads (at Princeton Campus) across the road have runway lights – sometimes

they are good and sometimes drivers don’t see the signs.

Mr. Clark – We have not mentioned student achievement at all tonight and need to

remember to do so in the future.

 

20. MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

 

Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Mrs. Dennen                           

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

21. ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING AT 9:10 PM   

 

Motion:            Mr. Clark                                 Second:            Mr. Haase                               

                       

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

Esther R. Pennell

Board Secretary

Woodbury Public Schools