BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

March 28, 2006

Board of Education Meeting Room

6:00 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 6:02 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. Gwalthney	Present
Mrs. Dennen	Present	Ms. Hill	Present
Mr. Ferraino	Entered at 6:10 PM	Mr. Lonabaugh	Present
Mr. Goodrich	Present	Ms. Moore	Present
Mr. Haase	Present (left at 7:00 – returned at 8:15 PM)

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

5. MISSION STATEMENT

6. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:05 PM

Motion: Mr. Goodrich Second: Ms. Dennen

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: Disciplinary Hearing.

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.

7. MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING

ON THE 2006-07 BUDGET AT 7:00 PM

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Moore

The motion was approved unanimously.

The 2006-07 Budget was presented to the public by Mr. Joseph Jones, III,

Superintendent, and Mrs. Esther R. Pennell, School Business Administrator.

1. Anthony Chiesa – Facilities Cuts – we mean “delays” not cuts. What is the calendar year impact?

2. Sharon Knauss – Constraints of S1701 – Administrative Limit – what is the actual amount for next year?

3. Anthony Chiesa

· Questioned administrative limits

· Special Education – what is the performance of in-house instead of sending out?

4. Joe Jarrett – What is the chance of bringing students into the multiple-disabilities program?

5. Mark Sisliano – Are we still subject to a budget cap? Are the cap numbers included in the power point presentation? Is there any change in enrollment projections since last year?

6. Mrs. Lewes – Are we changing the delivery of instruction of World Language for K-5 in all schools? Or same language in all schools?

7. Mr. Rick Phillips – Are there any outside programs to help fund the multiple-disabilities in-house program?

8. Anthony Chiesa – Extraordinary Aide – How much?

8. MOTION TO CLOSE THE 2006-07 PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING AND OPEN THE

REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING.

Motion: Ms. Dennen Second: Mr. Ferraino____

The motion was approved unanimously.

9. PRESENTATION: Mr. Gwalthney presented a plate to Mr. Clark in recognition of his six years of service as a Board Member.

10. OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

The motion was carried unanimously.

Mr. Chiesa – 36 Rugby Place

· What are the backgrounds on the two new assistant principals?

· What is involved in the Archeological Investigation?

· Executive Session – blank – will we go into?

· Why do we need Engineering?

11. CLOSE MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

The motion was carried unanimously.

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

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

The motion was carried unanimously.

There were no public comments on non-agenda items.

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

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

The motion was carried unanimously.

14. DISCUSSION ITEM

§ Student Counsel Representative – Joanne Saradakis reported on the Easter Egg Hunt at West End in April.

15. AGENDA

A. ROUTINE MATTERS

1. Approval of Minutes

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings held on February 28, 2006 and March 10, 2006.

2. Secretary’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the February 2006 Secretary’s Report. (Exhibit 06-75)

3. Treasurer’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the February 2006 Treasurer’s Reports. (Exhibit 06-76)

4. Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted. (Exhibit 06-77)

5. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception. (Exhibit 06-78)

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 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 February, 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 financialobligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. 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 Mr. Steven Morris as Assistant Principal in Woodbury Sr. High School, full-time, 12 months, commencing July 17, 2006. Mr. Morris’ salary will be $87,900 (pro-rated) for the 2006-07 school year.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mr. Mark Napoleon as Assistant Principal in Woodbury Jr. High School, full-time, 10 months, commencing September 1, 2006. Mr. Napoleon’s salary will be $70,900 for the 2006-07 school year. Mr. Napoleon’s contract is pending his meeting all the requirements for the appropriate New Jersey certificate.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mrs. Audrey Barbera as Interim Teacher of Grade 5 at Walnut Street School, commencing on or about April 18, 2006 through June 23, 2006. Mrs. Barbera will be compensated at the rate of $125 per day.

2. Extra-Curricular – 2005-06

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Colleen DiRienzo as Monitor – Detention effective March 17, 2006. Mrs. DiRienzo will receive 65% of the stipend for this position.

b) 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	Softball	Sherrie Davis	4
Asst. Coach	Baseball	Kevin Washington	1
Coach	7^th/8^th Grade Track	Dana Fortucci	1
Volunteer	Baseball	Bob Egan	N/A
Volunteer	Baseball	Rob Ritterson	N/A
Volunteer	Baseball	Dominic Buonnadonna	N/A

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

Position Activity Appointment Effective Date

Monitor Detention T. Joshua Bowe/ 3/22/06 *

Maria Lario Schuman

* They will split 33% of the detention stipend.

3. Extra-Curricular – 2006-07

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following athletic extra-curricular appointment for the 2006-07 fiscal year:

Position Sport Appointment Stipend Step

Coach Girls Soccer Ari Ford 1

4. Student Teacher Placements

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following student teacher placements from Rowan University for the 2006-07 school year:

Cooperating Teacher(s) Building Student Teacher

Marge Sebest/Maureen Maguire High School Niki Lynn Williams

Donna Lacovara Middle School Elizabeth Dumbleton

Donna Cohen High School Angeline Masishin

Christopher Sheppard Middle/High School Nicole Murphy

Robyn Sole Middle School Joseph Spencer

5. 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:

Budesa, Candice – Glassboro, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

Hamilton, Ardina – Blackwood, NJ – Standard Cert. – K-12

Hamilton, Michele – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – Coaching

Harbold, John – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. - Coaching

6. Alternative Program Staff

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves appointing Mr. Corey A. Harvey as Alternative School Teacher of Health & P.E. for the 2005-2006 fiscal year, not to exceed 9 hours per week, commencing March 14, 2006. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Mr. Gerald Kiser as Alternative School Teacher of Mathematics effective March 12, 2006.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves appointing Mr. Ari Ford as Alternative School Teacher of Mathematics for the 2005-06 fiscal year, not to exceed 9 hours per week, commencing March 14, 2006. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

7. Leave of Absence

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a family leave of absence for Mrs. Dawn Ensign from March 27, 2006 for approximately three weeks.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mr. Goodrich

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

C. PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

1. Resignation

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting the letter of resignation from Isaiah Williams, Full-time Custodian at Walnut Street School, effective April 7, 2006.

2. Employment

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of John Hawn as a full-time custodian, effective with the date of his Criminal History Review approval. Mr. Hawn will be placed on the Starting Step of the 2005-06 Custodians’ Salary Guide.

3. Student Worker

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following student AV worker for the 2005-06 school year: Gregory DiMenna

4. Leave of Absence

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Norwood Cuff an unpaid leave of absence from March 21 – 24, 2006.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

D. STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

1. 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

013103 2/28-3/28/06 10 Brookfield Academy Medical

993167 2/2-4/2/06 5 Prof. Education Svcs. Medical

013038 2/27-4/27/06 5 Brookfield Academy Medical

054142 3/9-3/17/06 5 Georgia Stanfill Per Admin.

061056 3/9-3/17/06 5 Julie Longo Per Admin.

051069 3/20-6/22/06 10 Georgia Stanfill Per Admin.

051070 3/20-6/22/06 10 Julie Longo Per Admin.

010444 3/15-5/15/06 5 Burlington Cty. SSSD Medical

061041 3/20-5/20/06 10 Julie Longo Per Admin.

994073 3/23-6/22/06 5 Julie Longo Per Admin.

2. Tuition Contracts – Homeless Students

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a contract for a Woodbury homeless student as follows:

District Student # Start Date Annual Tuition

Glassboro 030406 3/6/06 $8,960 pro-rated

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

District Student # Start Date Annual Tuition

Alloway 053111 3/14/06 $10,500 (pro-rated)

Texas 065039 3/14/06 State

3. Professional Development Plan

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the 2006-07 Professional Development Plan. (Exhibit 06-79 )

4. Expulsion

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education approves the expulsion of

Student #004791 based upon the disciplinary report of Dr. Mackie of 3/16/06 and

subsequent hearing.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Item 15D2(a) and (b) – Ms. Hill – Annual tuition is pro-rated – can we put the daily rate in there?

E. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

1. Approval of 2006-07 Budget Resolution for Submission to Voters

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a resolution to amend the 2006-07 school district budget for revised state aid figures and for submission to the voters. (Exhibit 06-80)

2. School Board Election/Budget Vote – April 18, 2006

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves establishing an $8.00 per hour rate for poll workers at the April 18, 2006 School Board Election.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the poll locations for the April 18, 2006 School Board Election as follows:

Polling Site 1: Ward 1, Districts 1, 2 & 3 – Walnut School Multi Purpose Room

Polling Site 2: Ward 1, District 4; Ward 3, Districts 1 & 2 – Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School – Old Cafeteria

Polling Site 3: Ward 2, Districts 1& 3 – Evergreen Avenue School Media Center

Polling Site 4: Ward 3, Districts 3 & 4 – West End School Multi Purpose Room

Polling Site 5: Ward 2, Districts 2 & 4 – Bethel AME Church

3. Food Service Management Contract – 2006-07

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the renewal of the food service management contract with Nutri-Serve Food Management, Inc. for the 2006-07 school year. The food service management company’s flat administrative/management fee shall be $18,621.80.

4. Bids – Concrete Replacement

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves bid specifications for district-wide concrete replacement and to advertise to receive bids for this work. (Exhibit 06-81)

5. Use of Facilities – Woodbury Alumni Association

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves use of the High School’s front lawn area for a chicken barbeque by the Woodbury High School Alumni Foundation as part of the Woodbury Main Street Block Party to be held on Sunday, June 4, 2006.

6. 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 06-82)

7. Resolution to Award Contract for Professional Services – Archaeological

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following resolution to award a professional services contract to URS Corporation in the total amount of $9,517.79 to provide Phase IA archaeological investigation:

WHEREAS, there exists a need for the retention of professional archaeological services with regard to the High School stadium and well projects in the School District of Woodbury; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the contract to be awarded under this resolution is $9,517.79; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Board of Education has certified in writing the availability of funds for the purpose set forth in this resolution, such certification on file in the Office of the Board Secretary, and such funds are provided for in the capital projects fund of the Board of Education; and

WHEREAS, the Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et. seq., requires that the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bids be published in the official newspaper and be made available for public inspection; and

WHEREAS, URS Corporation has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, URS Corporation is an archaeological services firm affording archaeological services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid projects; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education, School District of Woodbury, in the County of Gloucester, and State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. Terms of the contract are on file in the Board Secretary’s office.

2. The Business Administrator is authorized to execute an agreement with the firm of URS Corporation, which will be kept on file in the Office of the Board Secretary.

3. The aforesaid professional is hereby delegated the authority to undertake Phase IA archaeological investigation.

4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Board Secretary to each of the following:

URS Corporation

8. Resolution to Award Contract for Professional Services – Engineering

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following resolution to award a professional services contract to Adams, Rehmann & Heggan not to exceed $24,200 for professional engineering services required for site investigation at the High School stadium complex:

WHEREAS, there exists a need for the retention of professional engineering services with regard to site investigation at the High School stadium complex in the School District of Woodbury; and

WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the contract to be awarded under this resolution is $24,200.00; and

WHEREAS, Adams, Rehmann & Heggan has submitted a proposal to perform the aforesaid services; and

WHEREAS, Adams, Rehmann & Heggan is an engineering services firm affording engineering services of the type and nature required to properly carry out the aforesaid projects; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education, School District of Woodbury, in the County of Gloucester, and State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. Terms of the contract are on file in the Board Secretary’s office.

2. The Business Administrator is authorized to execute an agreement with the firm of Adams, Rehmann & Heggan, which will be kept on file in the Office of the Board Secretary.

3. The aforesaid professional is hereby delegated the authority to prepare plans, specifications, bid documents and related documents for the project named in this resolution.

4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Board Secretary to each of the following:

Adams, Rehmann & Heggan

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Item 15E4 – Ms. Hill - Is any of the West End concrete being redone from what was just

done several years ago?

Army Corp of Engineers – will this hold up the well drilling

from being done?

16. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

a. We’re real pleased with our two assistant principal candidates.

b. Referenced choir trip – late return.

Diane Hill

· Attachment C enclosed form for additional comments – can we have that?

· General Handouts:

- GH47 Suspension Incident Report – Are they the same students or repeat offenders?

- Academically, how are the grades of students going to adjustment center?

Lynn Dennen - Can we break out statistics in all reports for Jr. & Sr. High School?

17. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Since High School well drilling is being held up, drillers are moving to Evergreen School

(start date 4/10/06) The West End well drilling will be complete Thursday.

Diane Hill – In the future, can we get the cost of lunch room aides charged to the food service?

18. FIRE DRILL REPORT – FEBRUARY 2006

School Date Time Length of Drill Comments

Evergreen 2/2/06 10:45 a.m. 1 min., 49 sec. Sunny, mild

2/3/06 2:30 p.m. 1 min., 45 sec. Sunny, mild

Walnut 2/2/06 10:45 a.m. 65 seconds Sunny

2/3/06 1:45 p.m. 65 seconds Sunny

West End 2/1/06 9:00 a.m. 1 min., 37 sec. Cloudy

2/7/06 8:55 a.m. 1 min., 42 sec. Clear/windy

Jr.-Sr. High 2/2/06 12:25 p.m. 2 min., 54 sec. Sunny

2/3/06 2:05 p.m. 2 min., 47 sec. Sunny

19. FUTURE DATES

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

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

March 28, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting – 6:00 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. - Board Room

April 6, 2006 – Meet the Candidates Night – Walnut Street School – 7:00 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 24, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

April 25, 2006 – CANCELLED - Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

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

April 27, 2006 – Policy Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

May 10, 2006 – Policy Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m.- Board Room

May 11, 2006 – Communications Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

May 17, 2006 – Academic Banquet – Nicolosi’s – 6:00 p.m.

20. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Property Committee – Richard Clark, Chairperson – No Property Committee tonight

Mrs. Pennell – Discussed waiting on 2^nd round of HVAC bids on April 20^th – hopeful to award on April 25, 2006.

Mr. Jones – Next Property Committee Meeting will be 4/24/06.

Mr. Gwalthney – Reported that he will attend the next two Property Committee Meetings and act as Interim Chairperson.

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson

Negotiations continue on a very positive note.

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson

Ms. Moore - Vote is on 4/18/06 from 2:00 – 9:00 PM. Please try to make community members aware of this budget.

Mr. Gwalthney - 1¢ = $37,000 – Other districts have higher increases because their pennies equal a higher amount.

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson

Mr. Lonabaugh discussed the following items:

· Communications regarding the budget, newsletter, effort to reach out to other

organizations to give them the word on the Budget.

· Press releases – Mr. Jones wants to make this a goal for 2006-07 to get the word out.

· Discussed web page.

· Discussed strategic plan – want to make sure we’re revisiting it more often.

· Electronic grades – 60% of teachers are utilizing this software.

· Series of roundtable discussions – strategic planning to take the place of this.

Policy Committee – William Goodrich, Chairperson

· Meeting last week – updated all policy binders

· Made list of key issues to revisit

· Two meetings set for 4/27/06 and 5/10/06

Minority Task Force – Diane Hill, Liaison

Met 3/27/06

Ms. Hill read the four objectives

Task Force will meet as subgroups and then report back in June.

Concept of minority task force came from previous board president Bill Fleming – he is on the task force.

21. REPRESENTATIVES

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney – No Report

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh – No Report

City Council Liaison – William Goodrich – No Report

22. MEETING REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No:

Sharon Knauss – High School Librarian

Thank you to the Board of allowing her to supervise the Choir Trip