BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

February 28, 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 7:00 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                       Absent                         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:            Mrs. Dennen               

 

      The motion was approved unanimously.     

 

7.   CLOSE MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

 

Motion:      Ms. Moore                               Second:            Mrs. Dennen               

 

      The motion was approved unanimously.     

 

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

 

Motion:      Ms. Moore                               Second:            Mrs. Dennen               

 

The motion was approved unanimously.     

 

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

 

Motion:      Ms. Moore                               Second:            Mrs. Dennen               

 

The motion was approved unanimously.     

 

10.  DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

Student Counsel Representative – Molly Dennen

  • Working with West End students  - Easter Egg Hung
  • Mayor for a day next week
  • AP classes – students with same AP teacher two years in a row do better on the test.   Ms. Baney and Ms. Cohen are in favor of looping
  • Next years prom Spirit of Philadelphia – Is it possible to get a bus to transport to Philadelphia?  (Can’t get boat to pick up in Camden)

 

New Roads Construction Management Update – No Report

 

11.  MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:15 PM

 

       Motion:     Mrs. Dennen                Second:            Ms. Moore      

 

       The motion was approved unanimously.

 

       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 and personnel

 

            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.

 

12.  MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR

       SESSION  AT 8:05 PM

 

       Motion:     Ms. Moore                   Second:            Mr. Goodrich  

 

       The motion was approved unanimously.

 

13.       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 January 24, 2006.

2.   Secretary’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the January 2006 Secretary’s Report.  (Exhibit 06-62) 

 

            3.   Treasurer’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the January 2006 Treasurer’s Report.  (Exhibit 06-63)

 

4.   Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted.  (Exhibit 06-64)

5.   Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception.  (Exhibit 06-65)

 

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 changes in anticipated revenue amounts and revenue sources as 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 January, 2006. 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:            Ms. Moore                                           Second:            Mr. Clark                    

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

B.         PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

 

1.   Retirement

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of retirement from Mr. Robert A. London, Asst. Principal at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective July 1, 2006.   Mr. London has been with the district for the past 11+ years.

                       

2.   Resignation

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Mrs. Judith DiBabbo, Evergreen Avenue School teacher who has been on an extended leave of absence, effective June 30, 2006.

 

3.   Rescinding of  Offer of Employment

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves rescinding the offer of employment of Miss Colleen Galster, Teacher of the Handicapped, due to her inability to obtain certification in New Jersey.

 

4.   Employment

 

a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mrs. Denise Dunham as Principal of Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, full-time, 12 months, commencing July 17, 2006 at a salary of $112,900 (pro-rated).

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Miss Erica Barry as Teacher of the Handicapped at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing March 1, 2006, on an emergent hire basis.   Miss Barry will be placed on Step B1, .29 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 Erica Barry as an Interim Teacher of Special Education at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, .5 FTE, commencing on or about May 25, 2006 through June 30, 2006.

 

5.   Leaves of Absence

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a family leave of absence for Mrs. Christina Fair, 5th Grade Teacher at Walnut Street School, commencing on or about April 18, 2006 through June 23, 2006.

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a family leave of absence for Mrs. Kristin Corley, Special Education Teacher at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing on or about May 25, 2006 through June 23, 2006.

c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Yael Tamar Emenecker an unpaid leave of absence for February 17, 2006.

            6.   Extension of Employment Time

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves extending the working hours of Mrs. Dawn Seigel by an additional five hours per week (.64 FTE) from January 30, 2006 through February 28, 2006 to assist with the teacher vacancy in the afternoon preschool disabled inclusion program.

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves extending the working hours of Mrs. Suzanne Maxymuk by an additional five hours per week (.64 FTE) from January 30, 2006 through February 28, 2006 to assist with the teacher vacancy in the afternoon preschool disabled inclusion program.

 

7.   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:

                        Rachel Agin                                                                  M+30

      Sherrie Davis                                                                M

      Rachel Schneider                                                          B+15

 

8.   Extra-Curricular – 2005-06

     

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

      Position                        Sport                            Appointment     Stipend Step

                        Asst. Coach                 Girl’s Track                  Brian Tonelli (adj.)                    2

                        Head Coach                 Golf                              Gerald (Micky) Kiser               1

                        Asst. Coach                 Baseball                       Travis Davis (adj.)                    4

                        Asst. Coach                 Baseball                       Theodore  McKinnie (adj.)       2

                        Volunteer                     Softball                       Michele Hamilton                      N/A

                        Volunteer                     Softball                         John Harbold                            N/A

 

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

                       

                        Position                        Activity                                     Appointment                

                        Advisor                        Intramural Jr.  High Tennis                    Ari Ford                      

 

                  c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change in                                      coaching status as follows:

                        Marc Cannuli and Carmen Davis – from Head Coach and Assistant Coach – Girls                                      Track – to Co-Head Coaches (the Head Coach and Asst. Coach stipends will be combined and then divided in half)

                  d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves James Krauss and Linda Webb to split an extra-curricular stipend of $800 (January to June – 6 months = $480 or $240 each) to be in charge of the sound/lights in the High School auditorium for Woodbury school evening events.

                  e)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating James Krauss and Linda Webb at the Special Projects Rate for working the sound and light booth in the High School auditorium for outside  organizations’ events.   Outside organizations will be charged for use of the booth.

 

            9.  Compensation for Workshop Attendance

 

     a)     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for two hours at the Special Projects Rate for the following teachers who attended    Classroom Management workshops sponsored by Rowan  University.   Rowan University will reimburse the Woodbury Board of Education for this program.

                                     Melissa Akins                                                              

                                    Valerie Canataro                                                         

                                    Nicole Dixon   

 

     b)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for two hours at the Special Projects Rate for the following teachers who attended the Woodbury Academy Cooperative Learning Workshop through Rowan University.  Rowan University will reimburse the Woodbury Board of Education for this program.                              

                                                Susan Berting

                                                Michael Kouser

                                                Maria Gassner

                                                Melissa Akins

                                                Valerie Canataro

 

10. Change of Mentor

 

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change of Mentor for Leslie Gonzalez from Liseidy Diaz-Jackson, who will be on a leave of absence, to Margery Budniak, Interim Teacher of Spanish, for the period of March– June, 2006.  The mentoring fees for the 2005-06 school year will be distributed as follows:  .6 to Liseidy Diaz Jackson and .4 to Margery Budniak.

           

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:

      Barker, Kiley – Woodbury, NJ – CEAS – K-5

      McKinney, Theodore W., Jr. – Sewell, NJ – CEAS – 6-12

      Morgan, Drew – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-5

      Rochester, Kris – Deptford, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

      Shapiro, Robyn – Marlton, NJ – Sub. Cert. – 6-12 Music

      Williamson, Michelle – National Park, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

 

            12. Alternative School Staff

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a revision to the hours previously approved for the following Alternative School staff for counseling effective February 1, 2006, as follows:

                                    Mark Napoleon – 5 hours per week

                  Gloria Goode – 4 hours per week

     

Motion:            Ms. Moore                                           Second:            Mrs. Dennen__           

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

Introduction of Mrs. Dunham – New High School Principal.  Mrs. Dunham addressed the Board of Education.

 

C.        PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

           

            1.   Job Descriptions

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby abolishes the job description for the Network Engineer, C-3.

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby abolishes the job description for the coordinator of Instructional Technology, D-4.

                  c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the job description for the Technology Coordinator, C-3 (Exhibit 06-66).

           

            2.   Termination

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves terminating the employment of Robert Fronczak, Full-time Custodian, effective February 10, 2006.

 

            3.   Retirement

 

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting the letter of retirement from Mrs. Evelyn Warren, Secretary at West End Memorial School, effective August 1, 2006.  Mrs. Warren has worked in the district for the past 32 years.

 

4.   Employment

 

             a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mr. Jung H. (Steve) Lee as Technology Coordinator, full time, 12 months, commencing May 1, 2006, or sooner if available, through June 30, 2007, at an annual salary of $79,500.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ms. Jennifer E. Guerin as a Tutor at West End School/Walnut Street School, 29 hours per week, on an emergent hire basis.  Ms.  Guerin’s  employment will commence on March 1, 2006 and her salary will be $16 per hour.

c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mrs. Emilie Robertson as a Tutor at Evergreen Avenue School/Walnut Street School, 29 hours per week, on an emergent hire basis.  Mrs. Robertson’s employment will commence on March 1, 2006 and her salary will be $16 per hour.

d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mrs. Arlene McMahon as a Special Education Aide at Evergreen Avenue School, 22.5 hours per week, on an emergent hire basis.  Mrs.   McMahon’s employment will commence on March 1, 2006 and she will be placed on Step 1 – Degree/Tchr. Cert. of the Aides 2005-06 Salary Guide.

e)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mr. Albert Kilpatrick as a Special Education Aide at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, 29 hours per week.  Mr. Kilpatricks’ employment will commence on March 6, 2006 and he will be placed on Step 2 – Degree/Tchr. Cert.of the Aides 2005-06 Salary Guide.

f)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mark Martin as a Full-time Custodian, on an emergent hire basis, commencing March 1, 2006.  Mr. Martin will be placed on the Starting Step of the 2005-06 Custodians’ Salary Guide. 

 

            5.   Extension of Employment Time

 

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves extending the working hours of Miss Elaine Blair to 29 hours per week from January 30, 2006 to February 28, 2006 to cover the aide vacancy in the pre-school disabled afternoon program.

 

            6.   Approval of Overtime

 

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves paying overtime to Shawn Andersen for him to finalize the integration of the phone system on February 25 and 26, 2006.  Mr. Andersen will be compensated at 1 ½ time his hourly salary, not to exceed 16 hours.

 

7.   Leaves of Absence

 

a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an unpaid leave of absence for Mr. Marian Burlacu, full-time Custodian, from July 25 (1/2 day) through July 31, 2006.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an unpaid leave of absence for Mrs. Gabriela Burlacu, full-time Custodian, from July 24 through July 31, 2006.

c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Kelly Underwood an unpaid leave of absence for June 21 and 22, 2006.

 

Motion:            Mrs. Dennen                                        Second:            Mr. Clark                    

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

            Ms. Hill - 

            4 f) – Are hours Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday?

            7 a) – c) – Will custodians require replacements?

            Ms. Moore –

            1 – How many people applied for tech. position?

            2 – Were two job descriptions and duties combined into one?

            Mr. Clark –

            3 – Who is in charge of the website

 

D.          STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

 

1.   Class of 2006 Graduation Site

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Francis Avenue field as the graduation site for the Class of 2006 exercises on June 22, 2006 with the school gymnasium as the designated site if there is inclement weather.

 

2.   One-to-One Aide

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a one-to-one aide placement for student #1918 at the GCSSSD Child Development Center, effective September 1, 2005.

 

3.   Homebound Instruction

 

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

 

      Student       Time                     Hrs. Per       Home Instruction

       ID#           Frame                    Week         Provider                                   Reason

      011056      2/6-3/22/06                  5          Julie Longo                               Medical

      1579          2/27-4/27/06                5          St. John of God ($40/hr)           Medical

      0404069    2/10–4/1/06                 5          Brookfield Academy                 Medical

      051065      1/9-3/9/06                    10        Janice Matishen                        Medical

      061046      2/9/-4/9/06                   5-10     Brookfield Schools                   Medical

 

4.   Out-of-District Placement

 

a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves placing student #1883 at Bankbridge Regional School commencing February 6, 2006.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves placing student #1883 at YALE School commencing February 21, 2006, since his placement at Bankbridge Regional School was unsuccessful.

 

            Motion:            Mr Haase                                 Second:            Mrs. Dennen                           

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                  No:      0         

 

Mr. Gwalthney – D1 – Good to see we have graduation site nailed down.  Kudos to all involved.

Mr. Lonabaugh – D1 – Was there a consensus of the committee?

 

E.         BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

 

1.   Budget Amendment

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a budget amendment to the 2005-06 debt service budget as follows:

 

                        Fund 40:

                              Revenue:

                                    Miscellaneous                                                  $26,225

                              Appropriations:

                                    Bond Principal 40-701-510-910                      $23,000

                                    Bond Interest 40-701-510-834                         $3,225

 

2.   Acceptance of FY 2006 No Child Left Behind Funds

                       

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves to accept Fiscal Year 2006 No Child Left Behind Funds as follows:

 

            Title I                       Improving Basic Programs                      $565,416

            Title II Part A           Teacher & Principal Training &

                                            Recruiting Fund                                      $128,157

            Title II Part D           Enhancing Education through

                                            Technology                                              $10,229

            Title IV Safe & Drug-Free Schools &

                                            Community Act                                        $14,141

            Title V                     Innovative Programs                                   $6,139

 

3.   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. in regard to the monitoring of the asbestos abatement in the Woodbury School District.    (Exhibit 06-67)

 

 

4.   Bids – HVAC Projects

 

      a)  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves receiving

bids for the HVAC installation and to award a contract(s) to the lowest

responsible bidder(s) as detailed in Exhibit 06-68 (to be placed on the Board

table).   Tabled

 

b)  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves receiving

     bids for asbestos removal which is required for the HVAC project and to award

     contract(s) to the lowest responsible bidder(s) as detailed in Exhibit 06-69 (to be

     placed on the Board table).

 

5.   Bids – Geothermal Well Installation Tabled

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves to award Add Alternate Bid G-1 for geothermal well installation to Geothermal Services, Inc., in the amount of $199,940 for the installation of geothermal wells and associated sitework at the Walnut Street School, in accordance with the bids received on January 23, 2006. Tabled

 

6.   Change Orders – W.J. Gross, Inc.

 

a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a credit change order # GC-4 to W. J. Gross, Inc. in the amount of $508 for the cost of labor to install four magnetic door hold-opens which will be installed by the Woodbury School District maintenance staff.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves change order # GC-5 to W. J. Gross, Inc.  in the amount of $3,000 for provision of bar stock and steel tube for nine openings to reinforce the existing door frames.

 

7.   Memorandum of Understanding

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding with a non-certificated staff member whose name is on file at the Board of Education Office. (Exhibit 06-70)

 

8.   Transportation – Delaware City Bus Co.

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves transporting two homeless students by the Delaware City Bus Co. at a cost of $87.80 per day from Williamstown back to Woodbury High School commencing January 27, 2006

 

9.   Tuition Contracts – Homeless Students

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering             into contracts for homeless students attending Woodbury Public Schools as    follows:

 

            District                   Student #                Start Date                     Annual Tuition 

            Bellmawr                065033                  12/15/05                                   $9,000

            Monroe Twp.         061087                  1/26/06                                   $10,000

            Franklin Twp.         065037                  1/25/06                                   $12,000

            Camden                 055040                  9/8/05                                       $9,000

            Camden                 055041                  9/8/05                                       $9,000

            Delaware                0304121                2/6/06                                          State

           

10. Agreement with Garden Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into an agreement with Garden Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to facilitate a one week learning experience for thirty Woodbury High School Advanced Biology students in May 2006 at a cost of $4,000 funded through the Gloucester County Institute of Technology Tech Prep Grant.

 

11. Amendment of 2000 Long Range Facilities Plan and Submission of West End Office Project

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves amending the 2000 Long Range Facilities Plan to include a project to renovate the West End School offices.   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby also approves submitting this Project # 5860-110-06-1000 to the New Jersey Department of Education for approval.  This project is an “Other Capital” project for which the district is not seeking state funding.

 

12. Guest-Paine Memorial Scholarship Fund

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves establishing an equity trading account with Commerce Capital Markets in order to redeem the accumulated stock certificates from the Guest-Paine Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Approval is necessary to redeem the stock in this fund and deposit it into the Woodbury Scholarship Fund.

 

13. 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 06-71)

 

14. Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing of Telecommunication Services

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a participation agreement for cooperative purchasing of telecommunication services with the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials (NJASBO) for the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2009.  The regional toll call rate will be $0.029 per minute and the state-to-state call rate will be $0.035 per minute.

 

            1 – 14 (tabled 4A & 5)

 

            Motion:         Mr. Goodrich                                          Second:            Mrs. Dennen   

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     6                                              No:      Ms. Hill - #8 only        

                                                                                                            Ms. Moore - #8 only

                                               

            Ms. Moore –

            E 1 – Explain why #1 is needed

            E 12 – What is the Guest –Paine Scholarship Fund?

            Ms. Hill –

            E 9 – Why can’t these children take public transportation?

            E 11 – What is the West End Project?

            Mrs. Dennen –

E-8 & E9 – What are these for?

 

11. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

·        Superintendent’s Report – as submitted

Mr. Jones highlighted the Minority Task Force, Teacher of the Year and the Neighborhood Preservation Program.

 

Questions regarding the Superintendent’s Report

·        Ms. Hill –

Saturday detention – a number of factors indicated a need for the change, can you

share what they are?

Discussed color of paper and contents of individual school calendars for March.

 

12.  School Business Administrator’s Report – as submitted

·        Mrs. Pennell highlighted budget and heat issues.

 

Questions regarding the School Business Administrator’s Report

·        Ms. Hill – Are heaters turned off or down on the weekend?

 

13. FIRE DRILL REPORT – JANUARY 2006

 

      School                    Date                 Time                 Length of Drill   Comments                   

      Evergreen               1/6/06              1:30 p.m.          2 min., 16 sec.              Partly cloudy, cool

                                    1/9/06              10:05 a.m.        2 min., 05 sec.              Cloudy, cool

 

      Walnut                   1/5/06              1:40 p.m.          56 seconds                   Sunny

                                    1/9/06              1:00 p.m.          59 seconds                   Sunny

 

      West End               1/4/06              8:55 a.m.          1 min., 27 sec.              Cloudy

                                    1/5/06              9:00 a.m.          1 min., 25 sec.              Cloudy

 

      Jr.-Sr. High            1/4/06              12:25 p.m.        3 minutes.                     Sunny

                                    1/5/06              10:55 a.m.        4 minutes                      Sunny

 

14. FUTURE DATES

 

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

February 24, 2006 – Blood Drive at the High School Library – 8 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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

March 2, 2006 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. (POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING POSTPONED)

March 2 – 4, 2006 – High School Musical – Anything Goes – 8:00 p.m.; March 4th matinee – 2:00 p.m.

March 8, 2006 – Family Math Night – 6:30 p.m. – West End School

March 14 – 22, 2006 – Choir Trip

March 23 – 27, 2006 – Senior Trip

March 23, 2006 – Communications Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

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

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

March 30, 2006 – NASA Family Night – Woodbury High School – 6:30 p.m.

April 4, 2006 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

April 10 – 17, 2006 – Spring Break – School Closed for students/staff

April 18, 2006 – Board Election/Budget Vote – 2:00 – 9:00 p.m.

April 25, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

April 25, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting/Reorganization – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

     

15. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Property Committee – Richard Clark, Chairperson

·        Breezeway is in the final stages

·        HVAC bids came in over budget

·        Reconstruction of West End offices and front entrance

·        Stadium concrete tested negative for asbestos

·        Auditorium seats – still issues with fastening chairs through wood floor and concrete.

 

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson

The Committee met a couple of weeks ago and discussed:

·        Current personnel needs

·        Budget personnel issues

·        Superintendent’s Evaluation – Return completed form to Board Office by the 6th.

·        Meeting on 2nd to review the fact finders report.

 

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson

·        Trying hard to start up budget process

·        CPI (higher of CPI or 3%) 4.04% - highest in a long time

·        We had a Finance Committee Meeting on January 16, 2006 and covered the appropriations and budget comparisons.

 

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson

·        Next meeting is March 23, 2006

 

Policy Committee – William Goodrich, Chairperson

·        We are in the process of updating all policy manuals

·        There are three more important meetings to schedule

 

Minority Task Force – Diane Hill, Liaison

·        We are really excited about the current minority task force committee.

 

16. REPRESENTATIVES

 

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney

·        Working with long range planning to energize New Jersey schools

·        Legislative Committee Meeting this Saturday.

 

Gloucester County School Boards – Frank Gwalthney

·        Discussed the long range planning

 

City Council Liaison – William Goodrich – No Report

·        Ms. Hill was at City meeting yesterday – Mrs. Clark mentioned Woodbury students with the City masterplan.

·        City Council mentions Woodbury High School at their meetings in a positive way – good partnership

 

17.  MEETING REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC

 

Motion:            Mr. Goodrich                           Second:            Mrs. Dennen                           

                       

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

            Mr. Jenkins – 345 Glover Street

            - What is the dirt pile at West End?

            - Any word on the teacher contract?

 

Frank Conner – Represents Cub Pack 7

            - Members to use facilities on a Sunday for a Blue & Gold for 150-200 people?  Can they

            clean up themselves?

 

            Connie Belko – 605 Delaware Street

            - Requested a background on new High School Principal.

 

 

 

18. MEETING CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

 

Motion:            Mr. Goodrich                           Second:            Ms. Moore                              

                       

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

19.  ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING AT 9:30 PM

 

Motion:            Mr. Goodrich                                       Second:            Ms. Moore                              

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:     8                                              No:      0         

 

Time:                9:30 p.m.         

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Esther R. Pennell

School Business Administrator/

Board Secretary

 

ERP/rll