BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

July 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.

Mr. Gwalthney called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. 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 in April, 2006.

3. ROLL CALL

Mr. Chiesa Present Mrs. Dennen Present

Mr. Ferraino Present Mr. Goodrich Present (arrived 7:05pm)

Mr. Gwalthney Present Mr. Haase Present

Ms. Hill Present Mr. Lonabaugh Present

Ms. Moore Present

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

5. MISSION STATEMENT

6. OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

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

Motion: Mr. Chiesa Second: Ms. Dennen

Voice Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Frank Chiesa – 36 Rugby Place

● B5a – Absentee leave . . . . why is the Board allowing a teacher to leave in October?

● E7 – Questioned tuition of learning/language disabilities & multiple disabilities classes and asked to please explain if we have programs for this.

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

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Moore

Voice Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

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

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

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Voice Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

No comment on non-agenda items.

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

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Voice Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS

· Elementary School Report Card Revisions

- Mr. Jones introduced Beth Stanek of West End (who chaired this committee). Ms Stanek discussed the process taken to develop the revisions. She answered various questions from the Board members.

· Elementary Student/Parent Handbook Changes

- Mr. Gamble highlighted the changes to the elementary handbook and entertained questions from the Board members.

9. AGENDA

A. ROUTINE MATTERS

1. Approval of Minutes

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the Minutes of the Board of Education Meeting held on June 22, 2006, and June 27, 2006.

● A revision was made to the formatting of the June 22, 2006, board minutes, referring to page 15 of those minutes.

2. Transfers

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted. (Exhibit 07-01)

3. Payment of Bills

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the payment of bills without exception including the July bill list as presented at the Board meeting. (Exhibit 07-02)

Mr. Chiesa - A3

- questioned the amount of money paid for the Woodbury Police Department.

- questioned Gateway High School transportation dollar amount – is that consistent with prior years?

- questioned the deficit in the yearbook.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

Ms. Hill and Mr. Gwalthney abstained on A1.

B. PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

1. Resignation

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepted the letter of resignation from Silvia Cancila, Evergreen Avenue School Teacher of Grade 4, effective June 30, 2006.

2. Employment

a) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Danielle L. Harrison as Teacher of Grade 2 at West End Memorial School, commencing September 7, 2006. Ms. Harrison will be placed on Step 1, BA, on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide.

b) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Dana S. Frazier as Teacher of Grade 2 at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing September 7, 2006. Ms. Frazier will be placed on Step 1, BA, on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide.

c) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Antoinette Allen as Teacher of Mathematics at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2006. Ms. Allen will be placed on Step 3, MA, on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide.

d) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Bobbi Sue McArthur as Interim Teacher of Grade 1 at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing September 7, 2006 through June 21, 2007. Ms. McArthur will be compensated at the rate of $125 per day.

e) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Jacqueline Rosario as Teacher of Special Education at Woodbury Jr. High School, commencing September 7, 2006. Ms. Rosario will be placed on Step 1, BA, on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide.

f) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Gary A. Roskoski, as a School Psychologist, commencing September 7, 2006. Mr. Roskoski will be placed on Step 1, MA, on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide. Additionally, Mr. Roskoski will receive the $2,000 Child Study Team stipend.

Mr. Chiesa – B2c and B7 – Why is Antoinette Allen appointed as a math teacher and as a substitute teacher.

3. Change in Contracted Hours

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved a change in the contract for Mrs. Claire Frapaul, from .47 FTE to .6 FTE , effective September 1, 2006, at Evergreen Avenue School. Mrs. Frapaul will be compensated .6 FTE in accordance with Step 13, BA, on the 2006-07 teachers’ salary guide.

4. Summer Employment

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved employing Daniel Howey during Summer 2006 for 5 days as his per diem salary.

5. Leaves of Absence

a) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved granting Christina Pierce, Teacher of Grade 4 at Walnut Street School, a leave of absence under the federal Family Medical Leave Act for the period of on or about October 25, 2006 to on or about March 20, 2007.

b) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved granting Carrie Rottina, Teacher of Grade 3 at Evergreen Avenue School, a leave of absence for the period of on or about October 13, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

6. Extra-Curricular – 2006-07

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

Position Activity Appointment Stipend

Monitor Before School – Evergreen Joseph Jarrett $1,825

Monitor Before School – Evergreen Richard Santarone $1,825

b) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved athletic extra-curricular appointments for the 2006-07 fiscal year.

Position Sport Appointment Step/Stipend

Coach Jr. High Cross Country Dominic Carrera (adj.) 4/$2,525

Coach Jr. High Boys Soccer Steven Gallatig 1/$2,106

Coach Jr. High Girls Soccer Tobey Realley 4/$2,525

Asst. Coach Boys Soccer Terry Realley (adj.) 1/$2,801

Asst. Coach Football Jeremy Landis (adj.) 3/$5,660

Asst. Coach Football Willie Murray (adj.) * 4(.5)/$3,087

Asst. Coach Football Brian McKillop 2(.5)/$2,517

*change from full time asst. football coach

7. Substitutes – 2006-07

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the following substitutes for the 2006-07 school year:

Allen, Antoinette – Columbus, NJ – Sub. Cert.

Landis, Jeremy – Mullica Hill, NJ – Sub. Cert.

Rosario, Jacqueline – Pennsauken, NJ – Sub. Cert.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

C. PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

1. Employment

a) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Joseph Idell as Assistant Facilities Director on an emergent hire basis. Mr. Idell’s salary will be $47,000 yearly (pro-rated) and his start date will commence upon approval of his emergent hiring by the County Office of Education.

b) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Joann van Oyen as Secretary at West End Memorial School, effective September 1, 2006. Mrs. van Oyen will be placed on Step 8 (10 months) on the 2006-07 secretaries/clerical workers salary guide.

c) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of the following Instructional Assistants, effective September 7, 2006. Each will be employed for 29 hours per week, 185 day school year, at the rate of $16 per hour.

Employee School

i. Elaine Blair Evergreen Avenue

ii. Vicki Hills Evergreen Avenue

iii. Allison Arrigo Evergreen Avenue

iv. Jennifer E. Guerin West End Memorial

v. Marcella Linkert West End Memorial

vi. Richard Super West End Memorial

vii. Annmarie Guertler West End Memorial

viii. Beverly Haney West End Memorial

ix. Kristen Fogg West End Memorial

x. Lindsay Salmon West End Memorial

xi. Jill Aimino Walnut Street

xii. Dawn Meloni Walnut Street

d) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of the following Instructional Assistant, effective September 7, 2006 for 15 hours per week, 185 day school year, at the rate of $16 per hour.

Employee School

i. Mary Ellen Wagner West End Memorial

e) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of the following Aides, effective September 12, 2006. Each will be employed for a 182 day school year at the rate of $8.75 per hour.

Hrs.

Employee Type of Aide Per Week School

i. Lisa Christina Pre-School 20 Evergreen Avenue

ii. Elaine D. Connor Pre-School 20 Evergreen Avenue

iii. Kathleen G. Doukakis Library 25 Evergreen Avenue

iv. Jacqueline DeWitt Kindergarten 29 West End Memorial

2. Transfer

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the transfer of Christina Worthington from a Pre-School Aide to an Instructional Assistant at Evergreen Avenue School, effective September 7, 2006. Mrs. Worthington will be employed for 29 hours per week, 185 day school year, at the rate of $16 per hour.

3. Summer Employment

a) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved employing Joann van Oyen during Summer 2006 for 8 days (8 hour days) at her per diem salary.

b) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved employing Kathleen Chando during Summer 2006 for an additional 2 days (total of eight 8 hour days) at her per diem salary.

c) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved employing Stephanie Reeves during Summer 2006 for 7 days (8 hour day) in August to complete district registration of new students. Mrs. Reeves will be compensated at her per diem salary.

4. Leave of Absence

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved an uncompensated leave of absence for Margaret Walsh for 2.75 days for July 11 (.25), and July 12 – 13 (2.5), 2006.

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

D. STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

1. Extended School Year Placements

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved extended school year placements for 2006-07. (Exhibit 07-03)

2. 2006-07 Elementary School Handbook

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the changes to the 2006-07 Elementary School Handbook. (Exhibit 07-04)

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

E. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

1. Contract – NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved entering into a contract with the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide services to Woodbury students #1406, #1675, and #0009 at a cost of $1,300 per student.

Ms. Moore – Do we have three (3) blind children?

2. Contracts – Gloucester County Special Services School District

a) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved contracting Physical Therapy services from Gloucester County Special Services School District for the 2006-07 school year. These services are for 4 hours per week, for a total of 144 hours, at a fee of $67 per hour, with a yearly cost of $9,648.

b) The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved contracting Speech and Language services from Gloucester County Special Services School District for the 2006-07 school year. These services are for 4 day per week, for a total of 130 days, at a fee of $395 per day, with a yearly cost of $51,350.

Mr. Chiesa – Are these the best prices offered through the GCSSSD?

3. Change Orders – Delaware Valley Mechanical Contractors

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the following change orders to the contract with the Delaware Valley Mechanical:

a) Change Order #1: Credit $10,075 (Evergreen - $3,942 and Annex - $6,133) – Existing unit ventilators will remain

b) Change Order #2: $30, 734 – Removal of two H.S. boilers

Change Order #3: $4,142.56 – Demo and relocate gas line to generator at H.S.

Mr. Lonabaugh – questioned the change order for the boilers – he asked if this is an increase or a decrease?

4. Change Orders – Plymouth Environmental

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the following change orders to the contract with the Plymouth Environmental:

a) Change Order #1: Credit $5,800 (Evergreen - $2,250 and West End - $3,550) – Reduction of asbestos abatement work due to leaving unit ventilators in place

b) Change Order #2: $7,800 (Evergreen) – Spray encapsulant above the spline ceiling on

approximately 220 LF of the corridor

Ms. Moore – How are we with our contingency money?

5. NJSIAA Membership – 2006-07

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved a resolution for the 2006-07 membership in the NJSIAA. By approving this resolution, the Board agrees to be governed by the Constitution, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the NJSIAA, including all rules governing student-athlete eligibility.

Mr. Chiesa – NJSIAA, questioned the institution of a drug program – is Woodbury complying with the new requirements.

6. 2006-07 Tuition Rates

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the tuition rates for the 2006-07 school year as follows:

Kindergarten – Full Day Program $13,000

Grades 1-5 $9,500

Grades 6-8 $10,000

Grades 9-12 $12,500

Learning/Language Disabilities $13,000

Multiple Disabilities $14,000

Mr. Goodrich – will we advertise these rates?

Mr. Chiesa – questioned the number of tuition students.

Mr. Gwalthney – Do we advertise?

7. Custodial Supplies Bid

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved to accept and award bids for custodial supplies for the 2006-07 fiscal year. The highlighted areas indicate the low bidders. (Exhibit 07-05)

● This item was revised and the revised exhibit was put on the table.

- Mr. Goodrich – Are there any substantial changes over the prior year?

8. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Funds – 2006-07

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved applying for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Funds for 2006-07 as follows:

Title I – Part A Basic $659,387

Title II – Part A $128,271

Title II – Part D $2,922

Title III $6,603

(through a consortium, if available)

Title IV $13,614

Title V $4,106

Total $814,903

Mr. Goodrich – NCLB – Have the funds increased over the prior year and which titles?

9. Before and After School Agreement - YMCA of Gloucester County

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the agreement with the YMCA of Gloucester County to provide Before and After School Programs at Evergreen Avenue and West End Memorial Schools for the 2006-07 school year. (Exhibit 07-06)

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

· Superintendent’s Report – as submitted

1. Emphasized hiring

2. Board retreat

Mr. Chiesa – questioned “blog”.

· School Business Administrator’s Report – as submitted

Discussed construction projects

11. FUTURE DATES

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

August 8, 2006 - Finance Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – A-4

August 8, 2006 – Special Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room (CANCELLED)

August 15, 2006 – Communications Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – A-4

August 22, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 5:30 p.m. – A-4

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

August 24, 2006 – Special Board Retreat – 6:00 p .m. – Woodbury Country Club

September 26, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – A-4

September 26, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

September 5, 2006 – Meet & Greet New Administrators – 4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. – Front lawn of the High School.

12. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Property Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson – no report

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson – no report

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson

August 8, 2006 – next meeting

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson

August 15, 2006 – next meeting

Policy Committee – William Goodrich, Chairperson

November 14, 2006 – next meeting

Minority Task Force – Diane Hill, Liaison – no report

13. REPRESENTATIVES

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney – no report

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh – no report

City Council Liaison – Anthony Chiesa - Proposal for property tax funding – what is our position? Do we have input into this process? Do we make it known now what Woodbury’s position is?

14. MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENT

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Voice Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

Heidi Louis – 419 West Center Street

1. Varsity sporting teams for the fall – where is the field hockey practicing and do they have a schedule of games yet?

2. What math will Ms. Allen be teaching?

3. Reading list for summer – what criteria goes into this? Could the Board include the public library in the decision?

Frank Chiesa – 36 Rugby Place

1. The Corzine Committee is spending a large amount of money to study regionalization and administration sharing. The school should get a policy set up to deal with this.

2. (School Report Card) – He has not seen it but from 10’ away it looks crazy.

MOTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENT

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Voice Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:30 PM

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Voice Vote: 9 Ayes

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

THE EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION STATES AS FOLLOWS:

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 student discipline matters.

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.

MOTION TO CLOSE EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Voice Vote: Yes: 9 No: 0

Time: 10:55p.m.

16. ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING