BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

December 20, 2005

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 7:05 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 Absent

Mr. Ferraino Present Mr. Lonabaugh Present

Mr. Goodrich Present 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: Ms. Moore Second: Mr. Ferraino

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Joanne Moore – 29 Lupton St. –

· Why is the board hiring interim positions and not permanent employees?

· What is the board doing to look for science teachers?

· Has the board hired anyone through the Minority recruitment office?

7. CLOSE MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

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

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Norlyn Garlic – 75 Aberdeen Place –

· Two teaching assistants were just hired. Weren’t there any qualified minority candidates?

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

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

10. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Joanne Saradacus –

· The holiday trip to the Woodbury CDC and Woodbury Mews takes place tomorrow.

2. Geothermal Wells

· Mr. Frank Radey, Radey Associates Architects gave an update on the geothermal well drilling work which is included on the agenda for approval to advertise and bid.

3. Evergreen Avenue

Mr. Jones discussed concerns with Evergreen Avenue School student drop off and the jay walking situation occurring in the morning.
We will be working with the police chief for support to help with the jay walking situation.
We can eliminate part of the problem by opening the back gate.
There will be a temporary drop off in the front parking lot.
There will be additional manpower in the front and back of building to support these efforts.

4. Graduation Site- Mr. Jones

· Dr. Mackie and Mr. Shivers are putting together a committee of parents and students to formulate a unified opinion for a site.

11. 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: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

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

7. 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

8. 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: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

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: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Mr. Ferraino – Do we pick up the health benefits for individuals on Federal Family Leave?

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: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Mr. Haase –

D-6 - Why was the change order rescinded?

Mr. Clark –

Is D 9 Temporary?

D-1 Is this a result of abuse in State government with travel?

Mr. Goodrich –

D-7 – Do Bid Documents talk about coordination between contractors?

Mr. Lonabaugh – Will bids spell out when final completion well work is done since we won’t turn on until September

D-4 Mr. Goodrich – Please explain NCLB

D-3 Mr. Goodrich – Please explain IDEIA

D-4 Mr. Haase – Do we have to spend this money?

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 H01 9/5/05 $13,000

West Deptford 1 H02 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: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

E-3 Mrs. Dennen – Please explain 3 a & b

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

12. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

· Superintendent’s Report – as submitted

NPP – Neighborhood Preservation Program to support an adult school

· School Business Administrator’s Report – as submitted

· Wellness Policy – We need a Board Member volunteer (Mr. Clark) and a parent volunteer.

13. FIRE DRILL REPORT

October 2005

School Date Time Length of Drill Comments

Evergreen 11/15/05 10:05 a.m. 2 minutes. Sunny, clear

11/16/05 10:45 a.m. 2 min., 02 sec. Cloudy, breezy

Walnut 11/3/05 1:00 p.m. 59 seconds Sunny

11/4/05 1:00 p.m. 60 seconds Sunny

West End 11/1/05 9:00 a.m. 2 min., 07 sec. Sunny

11/2/05 8:50 a.m. 1 min., 52 sec. Sunny

Jr.-Sr. High 11/3/05 2:15 p.m.. 2 min., 15 sec. Sunny

11/14/05 2:10 p.m. 2 min., 10 sec. Partly cloudy

14. FUTURE DATES

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 21, 2005 – Jr./Sr. High Choir Concert – 6:30 Jr. High; 8:00 p.m. – St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church

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

January 11, 2006 - Band Concert

January 26, 2006 – School Closed – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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

January 24, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

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

January 26, 2006 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

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

February 13, 2006 – Special Board Meeting – Geothermal Approval to Bid

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

February 20, 2006 – School Closed – Presidents’ Day

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

15. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Property Committee – Richard Clark, Chairperson

· Breezeway

· Auditorium TCO tomorrow

· Geothermal Work Start 5/1

· Stadium permitting work going on now

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson

· The committee and WEA met with the factfinder on 11/30

· We made a little progress

· The factfinding session resulted in a decision that the next meeting will be done on paper

· Report to be released in early February

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson

· The administrator’s budgets are coming in now

· The Committee meets again on February 16

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson

· There was a meeting on December 8, 2005

· We are working on developing information for the website.

· Electronic Grades – Parents get codes from the counseling office

· Individual teachers need to enter grades in the program

· Agendas and Minutes are archived on the Website

· Discussed Roundtable conversation

Policy Committee – William Goodrich, Chairperson – No Report

16. REPRESENTATIVES

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Bill Goodrich – No Report

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh – No Report

City Council Liaison – William Goodrich

· If we need to go to City for Evergreen student drop off situation, Mr. Goodrich will be happy to make the presentation.

17. MEETING REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Joanne Moore – 29 Lupton St. – What are the names of the NCLB titles and does Woodbury have schools in need of improvement?

She commented that there is a typo on the agenda. Section B has two number fives.

Anthony Chiesa –

· Commends the Board for considering adult schools. There are individual grants for employers. There is training in specific areas where skilled employees are needed. He suggests that we consider State Customized Training Grants.

18. MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

19. MOTION TO AMEND THE PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL SECTION OF THE AGENDA TO INCLUDED THE RE- NUMBERED ITEMS B 1-8

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

20. ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING