BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

June 27, 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. Dennen called the meeting to order at 7:10pm 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. Chiesa                   Present             Mrs. Dennen                Present

Mr. Ferraino                 Present             Mr. Goodrich               Present

Mr. Haase                    Present             Ms. Hill                        Absent

Mr. Lonabaugh             Present             Ms. Moore                   Present

Mr. Gwalthney             Absent            

                                   

4.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

 

 

5.   MISSION STATEMENT

 

 

6.   OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

 

MOTION TO OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS:

 

Motion:            Ms. Moore                                           Second:            Mr. Ferraino                

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 7                      No:                  0         

 

Dave Jenkins – 

·        B8 - T. Joshua Bowe has only been here a few years, does he have experience for the department chair position?

·        E6 - Stadium bid timelines?

·        E9 - Questioned grant availability?

  

MOTION TO CLOSE MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS:

 

Motion:                        Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Ms. Moore                  

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 7                      No:                  0         

 

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

 

MOTION TO OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON NON–AGENDA ITEMS:

 

Motion:                        Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Ms. Moore                  

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 7                      No:                  0         

 

Dave Jenkins –

·        Graduation went fairly well.  Disappointed by the teacher turnout.

 

Mort Argoe – Interim Vice Principal – Woodbury Public Schools –

·        Thanked the Board of Education for his Interim Vice Principal’s position.  He is very happy with great memories at Woodbury.

 

MOTION TO CLOSE MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS:

 

Motion:                        Ms. Moore                               Second:            Mr. Ferraino                

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 7                      No:                  0         

 

8.   DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

·        Radey Associates/New Roads Construction Management – Referendum Update/Stadium

-         Dave Magyar – Radey Associates - Gave a stadium update – bids due 8/3/06

-         Special Board Meeting – 8/8/06

-         Discussion of parking issues

 

-     Dave Macken – New Road Construction Management – gave an update regarding the HVAC work inside all three buildings.  He referred to his progress report dated 6/19/06, which was included with the Business Administrator’s monthly report.

-         Discussed concerns with delivery dates of equipment.  Elementary schools to be finished on the 1st.

-         Dave Macken discussed the wells progress

·        West End - wells are done, looping them now

·        Evergreen  - 8 more wells to do, completion date at the end of July

·        High School – completion date at the end of September

 

 Mr. Chiesa – what is going on at Walnut?

 

·        Denise Dunham – Student Handbook Revisions

-Denise Dunham reviewed revisions to the student handbook

 

Mr. Chiesa – questioned why the dress code applies at sports events – how does the District enforce it?

 

Mr. Haase – how long does a new student have to review the handbook?

 

 

9.   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 May 23, 2006.

2.   Secretary’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the May 2006 Secretary’s Report.  (Exhibit 06-128) 

 

            3.   Treasurer’s Report

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the May 2006 Treasurer’s Report.  (Exhibit 06-129)

 

4.   Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted.  (Exhibit 06-130)

5.   Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception.  (Exhibit 06-131)

 

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 May, 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:            Mr. Goodrich              

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:         6                                          No:      0         

 

            Mr. Chiesa stepped out from 8:02pm – 8:05pm and did not vote.

 

B.         PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

 

            1.   Sidebar Agreement – Woodbury Education Association Contract

 

                  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Sidebar Agreement, Appendix C, between the Woodbury Board of Education and the Woodbury Education Association.  (Exhibit 06-132)

 

            2.   Employment

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Daniel Howey as a Guidance Counselor at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2006.  Mr. Howey will be placed on Step 1, MA, on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide.

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Karen Capozzi as a Speech-Language Specialist in the Woodbury School District, commencing September 7, 2006.  Ms. Capozzi will be placed on Step 8, MA, on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide.

                  c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Steven Gallatig as Teacher of Social Studies at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2006.  Mr. Gallatig will be placed on Step 6, BA, on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide.

                  d.)  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Sherry Lynn Hall as ESL Teacher in the Woodbury School District.  Ms. Hall will be placed on Step 7, BA (.375 FTE) on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide.

 

3.   Resignations

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Marisa Schuenemann, effective June 30, 2006.  Mrs. Schuenemann has been on a Family Leave of Absence during the 2005-06 school year.

     

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Beth Ann Godfrey, LDT-C, effective June 30, 2006.

 

            Ms. Moore – sad to see Beth Godfrey leaving.

 

4.   Leaves of Absence – Child Rearing – 2006-07

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting a child rearing leave of absence for the 2006-07 school year to Rebecca Beall.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves granting a child rearing leave of absence for the 2006-07 school year to Kristin Corley.

 

      Mr. Haase – are we hiring teachers to replace these teachers out on leave?

     

5.   Additional Compensation – 2005-06

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating T. Joshua Bowe for 3 hours at the Special Projects Rate for substituting on June 13, 2006 as the detention monitor.

 

      Mr. Goodrich – asked why is Mr. Bowe getting paid for this?

 

6.   Summer Study 2006 Stipends

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves Summer Study stipends as follows:

                                                            # of                  Length of                      Stipend

            Teacher                                    credits              Course                         Amount

            Cynthia Cheyney                      6                      5 weeks                       $1,030

            Theresa Richman                      6                      6 weeks                       $1,240

 

7.   Extra-Curricular  – 2006-07

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves   non-athletic extra-curricular appointments for the 2006-07 fiscal year.

 

                        Position                        Activity             Appointment                 Stipend

                        Advisor                        Cultural League            Gloria Goode               $838

                        Co-Advisor                  9th Grade Class            Donna Lacovara           $629

                        Co-Advisor                  9th Grade Class            T. Joshua Bowe            $629

                        Chairperson                  Social Studies Dept.     T. Joshua Bowe            $2,976

                        Advisor                        Interact                         Maria Lario                  $727

                        Monitor                        Before School – H.S.   Dianne Clement            $1,825

                        Asst. Director               Band                            Marcus Marston           $2,907

                        Operator  *                  Sound/Light Booth        James Krauss               $1,217 (2/3)

                        Operator  *                  Sound/Light Booth        Linda Webb                 $608 (1/3)

                  * Revised

                       

                       

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves athletic extra-curricular appointments for the 2006-07 fiscal year.

                 

                         Position                        Sport                            Appointment                 Step/Stipend

                        Co-Head Coach           Field Hockey                Georgia Stanfill             4/$4,985 (3/4)

                        Co-Head Coach           Field Hockey                Kristin Corley               4/$1,662 (1/4)

                        Asst. Coach                 Football                        Al Malihan (adj.)          4/$6,174

                        Advisor                        Summer Weight Rm.     Zachary Valentine         Spec. Proj.                                                                                                                                Rate – not to                                                                                                                                        exceed 80 hrs.

 

            8.   Additional Compensation – 2006-07

 

                  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 during the 2006-07 school year.  Outside organizations will be charged for use of the booth.

 

                  Mr. Goodrich – please explain what we are paying them.

                  Mr. Goodrich – lets not build capital projects that we need to staff with personnel.

Mr. Chiesa – were not increasing the number of staff members.  We are cutting other positions to make room for new ones.

 

 

9.   Summer Employment – 2006-07

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Dawn Ensign for a maximum of 35 hours to develop curriculum for the Multiply Disabled Program at Woodbury High School.   Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

 

      Ms. Moore - asked the number of students in the new MD program.

 

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of the following personnel for Summer Programs 2006. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

     

    

Teacher Program # of Hrs.
Ari Ford   Jr. H.S. Special Ed. Enrichment  80 *
Daniel O’Leary  Jr. H.S. Special Ed. Enrichment   80 *
Georgia Stanfill Jr. H.S. Special Ed. Enrichment 80 *
Zachary Valentine Physical Education Make-Up 60
Katherine Estep Jr. H.S. Summer School  50
Dawn Ensign Jr. H.S. Summer School 50
David Snelling H.S. Algebra Refresher 20
Gerald Kiser H.S. Summer Math Camp 60

 

                  c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a revision in the summer employment approved at the May 23, 2006 agenda as follows:

 

                        Child Study Team members to complete evaluations

                                    Type of                                                            Max. #

                                    Evaluation                     Employee                     of Evals.           Compensation

                                    Speech                         Joyce Johnson              13/split $200 each

                                    Speech                         Karen Capozzi             13/split $200 each

 

            10. Job Description

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the revised job description – E-11 – School Physician/Medical Inspector.  (Exhibit 06-133)

 

      Ms. Dennen – In the future or when the policy is revised – highlight the adds and bracket the deletions. 

 

Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                                         Second:            Ms.  Moore                 

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:         7                                          No:      0         

 

 

C.        PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

           

            1.   Employment

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of support staff for the 2006-07 school year. (Exhibit 06-134) 

b)            RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Richard Vogel as a Custodian at Woodbury High School.  Mr. Vogel will be placed on Step 1 on the Custodians’ 2006-07 Salary Guide.  Mr. Vogel’s start date is pending receipt of his Criminal History approval.
c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of David M. Love as a Custodian at Woodbury High School.  Mr.  Love will be placed on Step 1 on the Custodians’ 2006-07 Salary Guide.  Mr. Love’s start date is pending receipt of his Criminal History approval.
d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the                                                        employment of Ian Gordon as the Technology Coordinator effective August 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009 at a starting salary of $75,000, pro-rated, with a 4% increase in each of the next two years.

 

Mr. Chiesa – questioned the salary of the proposed technology coordinator and whether he is in the bargaining unit.

 Ms. Moore – why is he leaving Delsea?

 Mr. Chiesa – what new initiatives will he handle?

 

e.)  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Kathleen E. Chando as Secretary at Evergreen Avenue School, effective September 1, 2006.  Ms Chando will be placed on Step 8 (10 months) on the 2006-07 secretaries/clerical workers salary guide.

 

             2.  Transfer

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfer of  Victoria Fulgham from Assistant Facilities Director to Secretary to the School Business Administrator effective July 10, 2006 at an annual salary of $35,000, pro-  rated.

 

3.   Resignations

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of  resignation from Alan Ramsey, Grounds Supervisor, effective June 15, 2006.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of  resignation from Casey Amiss, Instructional Assistant, effective June 22, 2006.

      c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of  resignation from Candice Budesa, Tutor, effective June 9, 2006.

      d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the verbal resignation from Todd Miller, Tutor at West End School, effective May 26, 2006.

      e)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Karen Whitman, Pre-School Aide, effective June 22, 2006.

      f)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Karen L. Comella, Secretary at Evergreen Avenue School,  effective July 31, 2006.

    g)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Jessica Turkot, Instructional Assistant, effective June 22, 2006.

 

4.   Leaves of Absence

 

      a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves auncompensated leave of absence for Victoria Fulgham, Asst. Facilities Director, for May 18 – 19, 2006.

      b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an uncompensated leave of absence under the federal Family Medical Leave Act for Todd Miller, Tutor at West End School, for the period of 5/1 – 5/5/06 and 5/10 –   5/19/06.

      c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an uncompensated leave of absence for Kevin Washington, Instructional Assistant at Woodbury Jr./Sr. High School, for the period of June 2 – 22, 2006.

      d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an uncompensated leave of absence for Ashley Worrell, Building Aide at Evergreen Avenue School, for the period of June 7 – 9, 2006.

      e)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves anuncompensated leave of absence for Ethel Johnson, Clerk at Evergreen Avenue School, for May 15 (1/2 day) and May 18, 2006.

      f)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an uncompensated leave of absence for Mark Martin, Custodian, for May 23, 2006.

      g)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an uncompensated leave of absence for Cora Clements, Special Education Aide at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, for June 13, 2006.

      h)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a compensated medical leave of absence for Margaret Brennan, Building Aide at West End School, from May 15 – June 22, 2006.

      i)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an uncompensated leave of absence for Jessica Turkot, Instructional Assistant at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, for June 21, 2006.

     

5.   Additional Compensation – 2005-06

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating Ivette Serrano as a substitute Building Aide at West End School, for up to 2 additional hours per day, at the rate of $7.50 per hour, commencing June 1, 2006.

 

6.   Summer Employment – 2006-07

 

a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves employing  Elizabeth Murphy during Summer 2006 for 8 days (8 hour day) at her per diem salary.

b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves employing Robert Burgess at a summer student worker in the Technology Department commencing July 10, 2006, for a maximum of 32 hours per week at the rate of  $7.50 per hour.

c.)  RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves employing Kathleen E. Chando during Summer 2006 for 6 days (8 hour day) at her per diem salary.

 

7.   Community Service Supervisor – 2006-07

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the appointment of Edward Wollick as the Community Service Supervisor on weekends for the 2006-07 school year.  Compensation is at the rate of $14.60 per hour.

     

Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                                         Second:            Mr. Chiesa                  

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:          7                                         No:         0      

 

 

D.          STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

 

1.   Mentoring Plan

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the revised June 2006 Woodbury Mentoring Plan for Teachers. (Exhibit 06-135)

 

2.   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

      003031      5/22-7/6/06                  10        Dana Fortucci                           Medical

      0205065    5/25-6/22/06                5          Brookfield Schools                   Medical

      005780      6/2-6/22/06                  10        Julie Longo                               Per Admin.

      007043      6/19-5/22/06                10        Tiffany Corsey              Per CST

 

3.   Extended School Year Placements

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves extended school year placements for 2006-07. (Exhibit 06-136)

 

4.   Tuition Contracts - Homeless Student

 

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

     

      District                         Student #                Start Date                                  Tuition

      Mt. Ephraim                 061105                  6/8/06                                          $611

      Mt. Ephraim                 061106                  6/8/06                                          $763

 

5.   Band Tour/Cruise – 2006-07

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the High School Band Tour/Cruise to the Bahamas, March 8 – 13, 2007.

 

6.   Textbook Approval

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves textbooks as follows:

      Title                              Publisher                Copyright        Program/Course/Grade Level

      Biology                        Prentice Hall              2006             Biology I & II, Grades 9-12

      American History of    Prentice Hall              2007             Social Studies, Grade 7       

      Our Nation – Beginnings through 1877

     

7.   Jr.-Sr. High School Student Handbook

 

      RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the 2006-07 Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School Student Handbook, which was revised when presented. (Exhibit 06-137)

     

      Mr. Chiesa – are we approving #7 with revisions?

 

 

Motion:            Mr. Ferriano                                         Second:            Mr. Haase                               

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:         7                              No:        0       

 

 

E.         BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

                 

            1.   Policies

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the second reading of revised/new policies with changes made to Policies 7510, 7650 and  8505 as revised at the Board Meeting.  (Exhibit 06-138)

 

                  Mr. Chiesa – School nutrition/wellness policy – how do we address sporting events?

 

                  Mr. Goodrich – Policy page P51 – why are we deleting “New Jersey” reference.

           

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves making citation revisions to policies resulting from the New Jersey Department of Education recodification of the New Jersey Administrative Code presented as Exhibit 06-125 on May 23, 2006.

                  c)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves abolishing Policy 9322 – Drug Free School Zones.

 

                  Ms. Moore – asked why are we abolishing the Drug Free School Zone?

 

                  d)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves Regulations presented as Exhibit 06-124 on May 23, 2006 with changes to Regulation 7510.(Exhibit 06-139)

                   

            2.   Use of Facilities - 2006-07

 

                  a)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the alternate use of toilet room facilities as follows:

                        Building                        Room                           Use                                         

                        Evergreen                     11                                Pre-school Disabilities Class

 

                  b)   RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the dual use of educational space as follows:

                        Building                        Room                           Use                                         

                        Evergreen                     10                                Gifted & Talented and BSI

                        West End                     12B                              Speech/OT/Gifted & Talented/

                                                                                                Resource Room/ BSI

 

3.  Joint Purchasing Agreement – 2006-07

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a joint purchasing agreement with Pittsgrove Township Board of Education to purchase paper, materials and supplies.

 

4.  Educational Cooperative Pricing System

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves member participation in the Educational Cooperative Pricing System for the 2006-07 school year for the purchase of work, materials and supplies.  The annual licensing and maintenance fee will be $5,200.  (Exhibit 06-140)

 

     Ms. Moore – Educational Data referenced bad experiences with bidding uniforms through other schools.

 

5.  Custodial Supplies Bid

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves bid specifications for the purchase of custodial supplies for 2006-07 and to advertise and receive bids for same.  (Exhibit 06-141)

 

     6.     Stadium Bid

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves bid specifications for the stadium project and to advertise and receive bids for this project.  The bid specifications are available in the business office for review.

 

     Mr. Ferraino – do we have signs on our back fences?

 

7.  New Road Construction Management Company – Increase in Contract Amount

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves increasing the amount of the contract with New Road Construction Management Company by $33,250 for three additional months of construction management and an increase to the services provided in the preconstruction phase of the facility projects.

 

     Mr. Goodrich – why is New Road Construction Management Company proposing an increase in the contract?

 

8.  Cancellation of Outstanding Checks

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves canceling the following outstanding checks dated over one year ago:

 

                Account:  Payroll

       Check No.             Amount                        Issue Date

      157427                     $38.84                      1/3/05

      157438                     $35.17                      1/14/05

      161869                     $45.42                      6/30/05

     

          

                  Account:  Student Activity                          

       Check No.             Amount                        Issue Date

      16915                       $60.00                      1/14/05

      16920                     $200.00                      1/14/05

      17291                       $90.00                      5/4/05

      17463                     $175.00                      6/23/05

      17062                         $5.00                      2/23/05

 

                  Account:  Scholarship

       Check No.             Amount                        Issue Date

      2273                       $200.00                      6/15/05

      2334                         $50.00                      6/15/05

 

9.  Grant Application

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves applying for the Bowerman Track Grant, an initiative of the Global Community Affairs Division at Nike, Inc.

 

10. Contracts – Gloucester County Special Services School District – 2006-07

 

     a)     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering  into contract with the Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide P.L. 1991, Chapter 226 Nonpublic Nursing Services for the 2006-07  school year. (Exhibit 06-142)

     b)    RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into contract with the Gloucester County Special Services School for Nonpublic Textbook Purchasing.  (Exhibit 06-143)

 

     Ms. Dennen – are we a pass through for this?  Are there any administration fees?

 

11. Summer 2005 Transportation Routes

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following extended school year transportation route costs for the 2005-06 fiscal year.  This transportation was provided by Clearview Regional School District as per the joint transportation agreement approved by the Board of Education in April, 2005.

 

     Rte. #          Destination                               # of students                 Yearly Cost

     SAAB         Abilities Center                         1                      $   736.80

     SST             Sawtelle Learning Center                      1                      $2,114.80

 

12. Summer 2006 Transportation Routes

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following extended school year transportation routes for the 2006-07 fiscal year.  This transportation will be provided as per the joint transportation agreement approved by the Board of Education in April, 2006.

 

     Transportation Provider: Gloucester County Special Services School District

     Route #        School                                      # of Students                            Total Cost

     GS464         Bankbridge West                                  1                                  $2,490

     GS476         Durand Academy                                 1                                  $3,675

     GS510         Gloucester County College                   4                                  $4,800

    

     Transportation Provider: Gateway

     Route #        School                                      # of Students                            Total Cost

     GWS-1       Bancroft                                               1                                  $1,204.16

     GWS-2       Child Development Center                    5                                  $3,378

     GWS-3       LARC                                                  2                                  $2,014.38

     GWS-4       Hollydell                                               1                                  $1,311.90

     GWS-6       Archbishop Damiano                            2                                  $1,930.20

     GWS-9       Bankbridge East                                   1                                       965.10

 

     Transportation Provider:  Clearview

     Route #        School                                      # of Students                            Total Cost

     TBD            Sawtelle                                               1                                  $2,205.80

 

 

 

13. Consultation Services – Sheilds Academic Technology Services – 2006-07

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into a consultant contract with Sheilds Academic Technology Services for the 2006-07 school year.  The consultant will be paid a $300 per diem rate not to exceed 120 days.

 

14. Professional Engineering Services

 

     RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves awarding a professional services contract to Damiano Long to provide professional engineering services for an auditorium seating assessment.  (Exhibit 06-144)

 

     Mr.  Haase – Did we spend a lot of money on this?

 

15. Capital Projects Funds

 

       RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves transferring interest earned from Capital Projects Funds in 2006-07 fiscal year to the Debt Service Fund.

 

     Ms. Moore – interest earned on Captial Projects Funds back to debt service.

 

16. Additional Bill List

 

       RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves preparing an additional bill list dated 6/30/06 to be ratified at the July Board of Education meeting.

 

 

17. Transfers

 

       RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves making all transfers necessary to close the books on June 30, 2006 to be ratified at the July Board of Education meeting.

 

18.  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 06-145)

 

Mr. Chiesa – what about board members?

 

Motion:             Mr. Ferriano                                         Second:            Ms. Moore                              

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:         7                                          No:         2      

 

Mr. Chiesa voted no on Item #1 a.

Ms. Moore voted no on Item #4.

 

Mr. Goodrich made a comment of financial distress on Item #7.

 

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

·        Superintendent’s Report – as submitted

1.      Discussed various staff changes which he will continue to work on throughout the summer months.

 

2.      West End landscaping

 

3.      Boys and Girls Club Effort – Glassboro and Paulsboro running programs, $5.00 charge per year.  Grant funding available for this:

- 21st Century Funding

- NJ After 3 funding

 

4.      Woodbury Anti-Crime Meeting

 

Ms. Moore – questioned whether we rectified the issues with the White & Gold for next year?

 

Ms. Moore – questioned when something like this falls flat, what happens to the

advisor’s stipend?

 

·        School Business Administrator’s Report – as submitted

 

Referenced various projects at all four schools and a legal update placed on the table.

 

Mr. Chiesa – questioned vandalism and the need for cameras outside.

 

 

 

 

11. FIRE DRILL REPORT

May 2006

 

      School                    Date                 Time                 Length of Drill   Comments                   

      Evergreen               5/2/06              2:20 p.m.          2 min., 02 sec.              Sunny, warm

                                    5/3/06              2:15 p.m..         1 min., 58 sec.              Sunny, warm

 

      Walnut                   5/12/06            10:50 a.m.        50 seconds                   Sunny

                                    5/26/06            9:00 a.m.          52 seconds                   Sunny, warm

 

      West End               5/1/06              8:50 a.m.          1 min., 38 sec.              Sunny, cool

                                    5/2/06              9:00 a.m.          1 min., 35 sec.             

 

      Jr.-Sr. High            5/22/06            9:01 a.m.          2 min., 30 sec.              Sunny, windy

                                    5/31/06            8:30 a.m.          2 min., 24 sec.              Sunny

 

June 2006

 

      School                    Date                 Time                 Length of Drill   Comments                   

      Evergreen               6/8/06              11:05 a.m.        1 min., 52 sec.              Cloudy, warm

                                    6/13/06            11:00 a.m.        1 min., 57 sec.              Sunny, warm

 

      Walnut                   6/15/06            10:55 a.m.        1 min., 1 sec.                Sunny, warm

                                    6/15/06            2:10 p.m.          1 min., 5 sec.                Partly cloudy

 

      West End               6/8/06              9:00 a.m.          1 min., 31 sec.              Partly sunny

                                    6/9/06              8:50 a.m.          1 min., 28 sec.              Sunny

 

      Jr.-Sr. High            6/8/06              9:47 a.m.          2 min., 35 sec.              Sunny

                                    6/9/06              1:17 p.m..         3 minutes                      Sunny

 

12. FUTURE DATES

 

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

June 22, 2006 – Board Retreat – 8:30 p.m. – Old Swedes’ Inn

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

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

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

August 8, 2006 – Special Board Meeting – 7:00pm – Board Room

August 22, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – A-4

August 22, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

August 24, 2006 – Board Retreat – 6:00pm – location TBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Property Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson

●          Contractors are all working hard to meet deadlines.

●          New Road Construction Management – they are an added value to the entire project and are worth whatever we are paying them.

 

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson - no report

 

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson - the budget was passed

 

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson

●          Trying to send a newsletter out with referendum information in August  (newsletter to be distributed  3 or 4 times per year).

●          Pleased with a number of good articles in the newspaper.  We are continuing to reach out to the community.

●          Strategic plan – 1st meeting will be in the Fall and this will be a major topic.

●          Website – there will be a new look in September.

 

Policy Committee – William Goodrich, Chairperson - the committee is continuing to review policies and regulations as scheduled.

 

Minority Task Force – Diane Hill, Liaison -       no report

 

14. REPRESENTATIVES

 

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney - no report

 

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh - no report

 

City Council Liaison – Anthony Chiesa - student mentoring by the council went well.

 

 

15. MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENT

     

      MOTION TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENT

 

Motion:      Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Mr. Haase                   

Voice Vote:            Yes:          7                 No:          0     

 

No public comment.

 

MOTION TO CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENT

 

Motion:      Mr. Ferraino                             Second:            Mr. Haase                   

Voice Vote:            Yes:          7                 No:          0     

 

Mr. Chiesa – referred to an article that discussed “Bigger Isn’t Better” – discussed master

teachers.

 

Mr. Chiesa - $2.8 million + in financial aide referenced by Principal at graduation is great. 

                                               

16. ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING

 

Motion:            Mr. Ferraino                                         Second:            Mr. Haase                               

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:          7                                         No:        0       

 

Time:               9:30pm

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Esther R. Pennell,

Board Secretary

Woodbury Public Schools