BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

April 25, 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.

Mrs. Pennell 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. OATHS OF OFFICE WERE ADMINISTERED BY ESTHER PENNELL, BOARD SECRETARY

Anthony Chiesa

Frank Gwalthney, Jr.

Mary Ellen Moore

4. ROLL CALL

Mr. Chiesa Present Mr. Gwalthney Present

Mrs. Dennen Present Ms. Hill Present

Mr. Ferraino Present Mr. Lonabaugh Present (arrived at 7:10)

Ms. Moore Present Mr. Goodrich Present (arrived at 7:11)

Mr. Haase Present

5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

6. MISSION STATEMENT

7. REPORT OF ELECTION RESULTS (EXHIBIT 06-89)

8. MOTION TO OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF BOARD PRESIDENT

Motion: Ms. Moore Second: Ms. Dennen

Voice Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Nominee: Frank Gwalthney, Jr.

Nominated by: Lynn Jennings Dennen Second: Mary Ellen Moore

9. MOTION TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF BOARD PRESIDENT

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Voice Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

10. ROLL CALL VOTE TO ELECT FRANK GWALTHNEY, JR., AS BOARD PRESIDENT

FOR THE NEW TERM

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

11. The Board Secretary, as temporary Chairperson, turned the meeting over to the Board

President, Frank Gwalthney.

12. MOTION TO OPEN NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICE OF VICE-PRESIDENT

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Moore

Voice Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Nominee: Lynn Jennings Dennen

Nominated by: Mary Ellen Moore Second: Sam Ferraino

13. MOTION TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF VICE-PRESIDENT

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Voice Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

14. VOICE VOTE TO ELECT LYNN JENNINGS DENNEN AS VICE-PRESIDENT FOR

THE NEW TERM

Motion approved unanimously to elect Lynn Jennings Dennen

Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

15. OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

The motion was carried unanimously.

Heidi Louis

Concern with a Junior going to the prom this year. Parents concerned with the distance the

children are driving to/from the Riverview in Pennsville.

Connie Belko – 605 Delaware Street

With regard to Scott Hobson’s resignation at West End - Lots of people expressed concern with his resignation. Parents are settled with this but still concerned because they felt like they finally had some continuity. The concern with discipline of students should be discussed with the next Principal.

Brendon Chiesa – Question on Item E 3 a)

Why the difference in 3a and 3b? $50.00 per day vs. $163.53 per day.

Sharon Knauss

Please explain Item A5 – Doctrine of Necessity

Connie Belko

Is there going to be parent involvement in the West End Principal selection?

16. MOTION TO CLOSE MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

The motion was carried unanimously.

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

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

The motion was carried unanimously.

Connie Belko

Children are practicing on High School Little League fields – can they use?

18. MOTION TO CLOSE MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA

ITEMS

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

The motion was carried unanimously.

19. DISCUSSION ITEMS

§ Student Council Update – No Report – Student Representative was absent.

§ HVAC Project Update

Mr. Radey discussed the HVAC bids received on 4/20/06, the alternates and costs. He reported that we can revise the scope at Walnut with air-to-air heat pump units and put out to bid again. The occupants won’t notice a difference from other schools. It will look the same. Not as efficient as geothermal units but more efficient than existing boilers. Walnut only 10% of our occupancy costs – therefore there’s not much impact. It requires no distribution piping or well fields. It does require an electrical upgrade to the building. The proposed units provide heating and air conditioning.

Mr. Chiesa – Why is the dollar spread between low bidders and other bidders so great?

Mr. Goodrich – We were hoping to get more bidders this time. Why only three?

Dave Mackin – A fourth bidder declined bidding. He saw it is an aggressive project with tight timelines.

Mr. Goodrich – Stressed that Walnut Street School was not slated for geothermal in the school referendum.

Mr. Ferraino – What will we do with the West End boiler?

Mr. Chiesa – What’s the safety issue between cooper and aluminum?

Mr. Radey – Copper is a better conductor. Aluminum is plenty big enough to carry the load though.

Mr. Goodrich – Is there a backup?

Mr. Radey – Yes. It’s an electric backup. Use the outside air to heat and cool – when that’s too hot/cold – use electric.

Mr. Goodrich – Is it quiet?

Mr. Radey – Yes, it’s made for classrooms.

Mr. Magyar – Explained the soil investigation at the High School and where the district stands with drilling the geothermal wells.

Ms. Hill – What’s the soonest date we’ll have heat in the High School?
Dave Magyar – We’re hoping the middle of October.

Ms. Hill – Can boilers be used if Geothermal is incomplete.

Mr. Radey – We could connect Airdale units at an additional cost.

Dave Magyar – Gave an update on the URS Study and Waterfront Development Permit. SHPO and partial waterfront development permit approval.

Mr. Haase – What took so long to start the High School drilling?

· Stadium Update – discussed a bleacher alternative proposed by New Road Construction Management.

· Design to be completed in three weeks.

Need Waterfront Development approval, Land Use, Army Core of Engineers and Green Acres.

20. AGENDA

A. REORGANIZATION

1. Adoptions

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves adopting the policies, bylaws and regulations in the current Policy Manual for the purpose of assuring uninterrupted operation of the schools and normal business procedures.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves adopting the permitted pupil records in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.3(a)2:

§ Personal data which identified each pupil enrolled

§ Record of daily attendance

§ Pupil progress according to the district system of evaluation

§ History and status of physical health compiled in accordance with State regulations

§ Records regarding the education of educationally handicapped pupils.

2. Appointments

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Robert Law as Treasurer of School Funds, to serve for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007, at the salary of $5,000.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Capehart and Scatchard, P.A. as Special Counsel, to serve for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007, at a fee based on services rendered at $150 per hour and litigated construction disputes will be billed at $200 per hour. A Political Contribution Disclosure Form has been received.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Holman and Frenia, PC., as School Auditor, to serve for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007, at a fee not to exceed $18,000, subject to review and discussion of their external peer review. A Political Contribution Disclosure Form has been received. (Exhibit 06-90)

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Esther R. Pennell, Qualified Purchasing Agent, as the district purchasing agent for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007 and to set the bid threshold at $29,000.

e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Esther R. Pennell as the Public Agency Compliance Officer for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007.

f) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Esther R. Pennell as the Custodian of Public Records and the principal at each school as the Custodian of his/her school records for term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007.

g) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of, Taylor, Whalen and Hybbeneth as Labor Relations Consultant. A Political Contribution Disclosure Form has been received.

h) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Esther R. Pennell as Secretary of the Board of Education for the term of this organization date until the Board next organizes in 2007.

i) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Barbara Castleberry as Affirmative Action Officer for the 2006-07 school year.

j) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Barbara Castleberry as the Title IX Compliance Officer for the 2006-07 school year.

k) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Barbara Castleberry as District-wide Section 504 Coordinator and the principal at each school as Section 504 Compliance Officers for the 2006-07 school year.

l) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Adams as American with Disabilities Act Compliance Officer for the 2006-07 school year.

m) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Gloria Goode as the Homeless Children Liaison for the 2006-07 school year.

n) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Steven Morris as Attendance Officer for the 2006-07 school year.

o) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Barbara Castleberry as Issuing Officer of Working Papers for the 2006-07 school year.

3. Designations

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves designating the Gloucester County Times and the Courier Post as the official newspapers for legal advertising for the 2006-07 school year.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves designating official depositories for funds of the Board of Education. (Exhibit 06-91)

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves officers and certain employees of the Board of Education as principal and alternate signers of financial documents necessary for the transaction of board business matters. (Exhibit 06-92)

4. Other

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Requisition of Taxes Schedule. (Exhibit 06-93)

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Grades PK-12 written curriculum and associated textbooks.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves job descriptions as contained in the current Personnel Manual.

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves setting regular meetings of the Board of Education during the ensuing year, and authorizes public advertisement of same. (Exhibit 06-94)

e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves establishing a petty cash checking account in the amount of $1,000 for the 2006-07 school year, and to authorize petty cash funds as follows with a limit of $25 on each purchase:

Board of Education $200

Evergreen School, Walnut School,

West End School, Jr.-Sr. High School $100 each

f) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby acknowledges receipt of the School Board Members Code of Ethics, N.J.S.A. 18A:12-24.1. (Exhibit 06-95)

g) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the annual review of procedures regarding over-expenditures of funds. (Exhibit 06-96)

h) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement within the County of Gloucester for the purchase of work, materials and supplies during the 2006-07 school year.

5. Doctrine of Necessity

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Resolution Invoking the Doctrine of Necessity for Personnel Evaluation and Recommendation. (Exhibit 06-97)

6. Cooperative Transportation

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves participation in the GCSSSD’s Cooperative Transportation Program for the 2006-07 school year for select routes under the established guidelines. (Exhibit 06-98)

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a contract with the Gateway Regional School District for the establishment of bus routes for Woodbury students requiring transportation during the 2006-2007 school year.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

Mr. Haase – Item A 2 g)

Is that a 50% increase for Taylor, Whalen & Hybbeneth? Is it warranted?

Mr. Gwalthney – In the future we will check what other districts are paying for their labor negotiator.

Ms. Hill – Pointed out that we looked at these costs the last time we appointed the Labor negotiator.

Ms. Goodrich – Item 2C

Is this rate the same as last year?

Ms. Hill - #6

We’ll look at this in the future

Mr. Moore

When will a school doctor and solicitor be appointed?

Gwalthney – In May – current appointees have been extended until then.

B. 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 March 28, 2006 and April 10, 2006.

2. Secretary’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the March 2006 Secretary’s Report. (Exhibit 06-99)

3. Treasurer’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the March 2006 Treasurer’s Reports. (Exhibit 06-100)

4. Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted. (Exhibit 06-101)

5. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception. (Exhibit 06-102)

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 March 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: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

C. PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

1. Termination

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the termination of the employment Ms. JoAnn Rothmaller, Speech-Language Specialist, effective March 30, 2006.

2. Resignation

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Scott Hobson, Principal of West End Memorial School, effective June 30, 2006.

3. Employment – Teaching Staff - 2006-07

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing tenure acknowledgements to teaching staff members for 2006-07. With change to John Henry FTE 1.0 not .4 (Exhibit 06-103)

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting tenure to teaching staff members for 2006-07. (Exhibit 06-104)

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing a third contract to teaching staff members for 2006-07. (Exhibit 06-105)

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing a second contract to teaching staff members for 2006-07. (Exhibit 06-106)

e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Scott K. Sokolic as Teacher of Physical Science at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2006. Mr. Sokolic will be placed on Step M8 on the teachers’ 2006-07 Salary Guide.

f) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ellen L. Firth as Teacher of English at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2006, pending her meeting New Jersey certification requirements. Ms. Firth will be placed on Step B2 on the teachers’ 2006-07 Salary Guide

4. Employment – Administrators – 2006-07

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting tenure for those in the position of School Business Administrator/Board Secretary after employment for two consecutive school years.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract for Esther R. Pennell, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary, for the school years 2006-07 through 2008-09.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the carrying of unused vacation time for Esther R. Pennell from the 2005-06 school year into the 2006-07 school year.

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing tenure acknowledgement to administrators for 2006-07. (Exhibit 06-107)

e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting tenure to administrators for 2006-2007. (Exhibit 06-107)

f) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves issuing a second contract to administrators for 2006-07. (Exhibit 06-107)

5. Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves transfers for teaching staff members as follows:

Teacher From To

Maria Gassner West End Elementary West End Special Education

Claire Frapaul West End BSI Evergreen BSI

6. Leaves of Absence

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Carla Bittner a leave without pay for June 21, 2006.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Carrie Rottina a leave without pay for June 21, 2006.

7. Horizontal Move on the Salary Guide – 2006-07

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a horizontal move on the salary guide, effective September 1, 2006, for teachers as follows:

Teacher Advancement to:

Linda Webb B+15

8. Additional Compensation

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating Donna Herman, Speech-Language Specialist, for up to 80 hours at the Special Projects Rate to complete Speech and Language IEP’s and Annual Reviews due to the current speech and language staffing shortage within the district.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating Dawn Seigel and Suzanne Maxymuk for up to six hours each at the Special Projects Rate to assist with kindergarten screening.

9. 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:

Barry, Erica – Glassboro, NJ – Standard Cert. – Tchr. of the Hand.

Longo, Julie – Mullica Hill, NJ – CE – 6-12

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Amended Item 3a

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0 Abstain: Mr. Chiesa Item #2

D. PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

1. Retirements

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting the letter of retirement from Ethel M. Johnson, Clerk at Evergreen Avenue School, effective June 30, 2006. Ms. Johnson has been with the district for the past twenty-three years.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting the letter of retirement from JoAnne Reola, Secretary – Jr. High Guidance, effective June 30, 2006. Mrs. Reola has been with the district for twenty years.

2. Resignation

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting the letter of resignation from Jung H. (Steve) Lee as Technology Coordinator.

3. Termination

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves terminating the employment of Mr. Thomas Kosel, effective April 21, 2006.

4. Employment

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Robert Lore as Computer Technician on an emergent hire basis effective May 1, 2006. Mr. Lore’s salary will be $23,000 per year.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Anastasia Jones as a lunch aide at Evergreen School on an emergent hire basis, effective May 1, 2006.

5. Student Worker

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Harrison Webb as a student AV worker for the 2005-06 school year.

6. Leaves of Absence

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Gina Faraone, Instructional Assistant, a leave without pay for June 22, 2006.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting Arlene McMahon, Special Education Aide, a leave without pay for April 29, May1, and May 2, 2006.

7. Holidays for Maintenance/Custodial Staff

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves, in accordance with the contract between the Woodbury Board of Education and the Woodbury Education Association, the establishment of the following holidays for 2006-07:

July 3, 2006

November 24, 2006

December 26, 2006

January 15, 2007

February 19, 2007

April 9, 2007

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

Ms. Hill

Item D5 - What does AV stand for?

Item D2 – What is the reason for Mr. Lee’s resignation?

E. 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

010417 3/22-5/22/06 5 Brookfield Academy Medical

004791 3/27-6/22/06 11 Diane Clement Per Admin.

993167 4/3-6/3/06 8 Marcus Marston Medical

053072 3/21-5/21/06 5 Brookfield Academy Medical

061092 4/4-6/4/06 5 Brookfield Academy Medical

054063 4/4-6/4/06 5 Brookfield Academy Medical

061096 4/5-6/22/06 10 Julie Longo Per CST

0204112 4/4-6/4/06 5 Brookfield Academy Medical

2. Student Discipline

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the continuation of the suspension of the following students through the end of the 2005-06 school year:

Student ID #: 051069

Student ID#: 051070

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves rescinding the Board’s discipline action associated with Student #004791 taken at the March 25, 2006 meeting.

3. 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 Tuition Transportation

Penns Grove 4/10/06 $163.53/day $27.91/day

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 Tuition

Stratford 053115 3/24/06 $50/day

Monroe Twp. 053118 4/20/06 $50/day

4. Out of District Placement

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves placing student #1796 at the Bankbridge Regional Elementary Campus commencing April 18, 2006.

5. Cooperative Wrestling Program

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves continuation of the cooperative wrestling program with Gateway Regional School District for the 2006-07 and 2007-08 school year.

6. 2006-07 Sr. High School Prom

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves holding the High School Prom on May 11, 2007 at the Riverview Inn for the 2006-07 Sr. High School Prom.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0 Abstain: Mr. Chiesa Item #2

Ms. Hill – Where is the Riverview Inn?

F. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

1. School District Calendar – 2006-07

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the School District calendar for 2006-07 for the Elementary Schools and the Jr.-Sr. High School. (Exhibit 06-108)

2. Demonstrably Effective Program Aid (DEPA) Operation Plan – 2006-07

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the 2006-07 Demonstrably Effective Program Aide (DEPA) Operation Plan for submission to the County Office of Education for approval.

3. Bids – Concrete Replacement

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves awarding a contract in the amount of $61,066 for district-wide concrete replacement to Batten Excavation. (Exhibit 06-109)

4. Travel and Work Related Expenses

a) 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 06-110)

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves reimbursement of travel expenses for Board Members to attend the New Jersey School Board’s Association Conference on October 25-27, 2006. (Exhibit 06- 111)

5. Contracted Services – Gloucester County Special Services School District

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an increase to contracted Speech and Language services from Gloucester County Special Services School District by one full day from April 18, 2006 through the remainder of the 2005-06 school year.

6. Professional Services Agreement – Taylor, Whalen & Hybbeneth

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves renewing the professional services agreement with Taylor, Whalen and Hybbeneth for the period of August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2009. (Exhibit 06-112)

7. Lunch and Milk Prices – 2006-07

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves lunch and milk prices for 2006-07 school year as follows:

High School $1.90

Elementary $1.65

Adult $2.60

Milk $. 35

8. Asbestos Bid

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves rejecting the asbestos bids received on February 27, 2006 as follows:

Evergreen Avenue School Alternate Bid (Boiler Room)

Walnut Street School Base Bid

High School Alternate Bid (Boiler Room)

9. Geothermal Wells and Sitework – Walnut Street School

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves rejecting Add Alternate G-1 of bids received on January 23, 2006 for the geothermal wells and site work at the Walnut Street School in the amount of $199,940.

10. Bid - HVAC Renovations

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves awarding a contract to Delaware Valley Mechanical as the lowest responsible bidder for the HVAC renovations to the High School, West End Memorial School and Evergreen Avenue School as follows:

Base Bid $8,757,000

Alternate 6 $275 per lineal foot (casework)

Alternate 7 $15,000 (Phase loss monitoring/circuit breakers)

Alternate 8 $27,000 (Surge protection)

Alternate 9 ($135,000) Deduction to use aluminum cables instead of copper

All other alternates will be rejected.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

Mr. Haase – Item F 3

Will any of this concrete be damaged by contractors?

Ms. Dennen –Item F7 – Questioned lunch price.

Mr. Goodrich – Item F 10

Is base bid within the scope of the project?

Mr. Lonabaugh – Item F 1

Questioned if snow days were built in to the school calendar.

Questioned the date of Columbus Day.

21. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – AS SUBMITTED

· The Superintendent thanked Mrs. Belko for her support of the budget.

· Mr. Jones distributed the State of the Schools document.

Mr. Haase – When will the State test results arrive?

Mr. Goodrich – Page 3, Student Discipline matters – 2^nd bullet – please explain.

22. SCHOOL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – AS SUBMITTED

· Mrs. Pennell thanked the Finance Committee for communicating the budget to the public. She also thanked the community and staff for supporting the budget.

Mr. Chiesa – Questioned wellness and soda machines and original Pepsi contract.

23. FIRE DRILL REPORT - MARCH 2006

School Date Time Length of Drill Comments

Evergreen 3/7/06 10:15 a.m. 1 min., 59 sec. Sunny, cool

3/7/06 10:25 a.m. 1 min., 54 sec. Sunny, cool

Walnut 3/9/06 1:25 p.m. 53 seconds Sunny

3/10/06 9:35 a.m. 54 seconds Sunny, windy

West End 3/3/06 8:50 a.m. 1 min., 28 sec. Partly Cloudy

3/7/06 9:00 a.m. 1 min., 29 sec. Clear

Jr.-Sr. High 3/10/06 10:00 a.m. 2 min., 52 sec. Sunny

3/17/06 1:40 p.m. 2 min., 20 sec. Sunny

24. FUTURE DATES

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 4, 2006 – Elementary Band/Choir Spring Concert – 7:00 p.m. – High School Auditorium

May 9, 2006 – High School. Band Spring Concert – 8:00 p.m.

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.

May 23, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – A-4

May 23, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

May 24, 2006 – High School Choir Spring Concert – 8:00 p.m.

May 25, 2006 – Jr. High School Choir Spring Concert – 8:00 p.m.

June 7, 2006 – H. S. Choir POPS Concert – 7:00 p.m.

June 9, 2006 – 6^th and 7^th Grade Awards Ceremony – 8:00 a.m.

June 16, 2006 – 8^th Grade Dinner and Graduation – 6:30 p.m.

June 22, 2006 – Convocation – 5:30 p.m./Graduation – 6:30 p.m.

June 27, 2006 – Property Committee – 6:00 p.m. – A-4

June 27, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m.- Board Room

25. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Property Committee – Frank Gwalthney, Acting Chairperson

Auditorium Seating

Stairwell treads

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson

Met earlier in the month to discuss recruitment and the Superintendent’s Evaluation

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson

We passed the budget.

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson

Kudos to members

Policy Committee – William Goodrich, Chairperson

Next meeting is Thursday, April 27, 2006.

Minority Task Force – Diane Hill, Liaison

Subgroups are currently meeting and will report back in June.

26. REPRESENTATIVES

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney

Nothing new to report. Next delegate assembly is May 20^th. Mr. Goodrich will attend.

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh

Eighth grade dialogue – 13 students participated

Helen Cromwell of Woodbury participated.

City Council Liaison – No report.

27. MEETING REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Motion was carried unanimously.

Brendon Chiesa

· Has the Board actually looked at 12-month school (year round concept)? This may entice students from other districts to come to Woodbury.

· What is the reason we can’t install geothermal at Walnut?

· Wall Street Journal article – a lot of districts in San Diego cutting back sciences to meet pressures of No Child Left Behind.

Heidi Louis - Can we get construction information out to parents – where are we?

Mr. Jones – Information is currently on the website and we will work on something in the Summer to mail to parents.

Connie Belko

What is the last day of school?

PTSA – Cocktail Party/Retirement for Dr. Mackie, Mr. London and Mr. Moyer to be held at 605 Delaware Avenue, June 2, 2006 at 3:00 PM.

Money donations to scholarship

Invitation to go out.

28. CLOSE AND ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING AT 8:55

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Motion was carried unanimously.

Time: 8:55 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Esther R. Pennell

Board Secretary

Woodbury Public Schools