REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

August 23, 2005

Board of Education Meeting Room

7:00 P.M.

1. OPENING STATEMENT

The meeting of the Board of Education, City of Woodbury, was held on the above date.

Mr. Gwalthney opened the meeting at 7:00 PM and read the opening statements:

2. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

Public notice of this meeting pursuant to the Open Public Meeting’s Act has been given by the Board Secretary in the following manner:

Faxing notice to the Gloucester County Times and to the Courier Post, and filing written notice with the Clerk of the City of Woodbury at the time of Reorganization.

3. ROLL CALL

Mr. Clark Present Mr. Haase Present

Mrs. Dennen Present Ms. Hill Present

Mr. Ferraino Present Mr. Lonabaugh Vacation

Mr. Goodrich Present Ms. Moore Present

Mr. Gwalthney Present

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

5. MISSION STATEMENT

6. OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Motion: Mr. Clark Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Robert Rogers – 130 Rugby Place

Is it possible to go into closed session first before the regular agenda items so we know what will happen?

Linwood Bubar – 46 Lake Drive

Can we tell him which agenda item we discuss in closed session.

Item 7a and 7b – he never saw them on the agenda before.

7. MEETING CLOSED TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Moore

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

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

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Ms. Moore

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Dave Jenkins – 345 Glover St.

Would like the grass trimmed at the chin-up bar on the football field. What is the status of the teacher contract?

Linwood Bubar – 46 Lake Drive

As far as the January inspection of facilities, when will it be released?

9. MEETING CLOSED TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

10. DISCUSSION ITEMS

· ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) PRELIMINARY REPORT

· DISTRICT NURSING PLAN

Adequate Yearly Progress – Mr. Jones discussed preliminary adequate yearly progress status reports for 2005.

District Nursing Plan – the plan outlines procedures, standing orders, etc.

Mr. Gwalthney – Was this tweaked in anyway?

Mr. Jones – Standing orders approved and signed off by the school doctor.

Mrs. Dennen – We approved our standing orders 2 months ago.

11. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:08 PM

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

THE EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION STATES AS FOLLOWS:

RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 7.B. 1-9 [N.J.S.A. 10:4-12] of the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act, the public shall be excluded from that portion of the meeting involving discussion of: negotiations

FURTHER RESOLVED that the matters discussed which warrant official Board action will be acted upon, if possible, when the Board of Education reconvenes, or at the next available opportunity.

12. MOTION TO ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION AT 8:32 PM

Motion: Mr. Haase Second: Mrs. Moore

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

13. AGENDA

A. ROUTINE MATTERS

1. Approval of Minutes

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Minutes of the Board of Education Meeting held on July 26, 2005.

2. Secretary’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the June Secretary’s Report. (Exhibit 06-01)

3. Treasurer’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the June Treasurer’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the month of June, 2005. The Treasurer’s Report and the Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the month of June, 2005. (Exhibit 06-02)

4. Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted. (Exhibit 06-03)

5. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception. (Exhibit 06-04)

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:23-2.11(c) 2, that there are changes in anticipated revenue amounts and revenue sources, as detailed in the Business and Financial section of the agenda..

7. Certifications

a) Secretary’s Report

Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and18A:17-9 for the month of June, 2005. The Board Secretary certifies that no line item account has been over-expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11 (c) 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- 2.11(c) 4, 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:23-2.11(c) and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.

8. Addendum

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves to include the addendum as part of the regular agenda.

Items: 1-8

Motion: Mrs. Dennen Second: Mr. Haase

Abstain: Mr. Gwalthney & Mr. Ferraino #1

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

B. PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

1. Resignations

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Mrs. Joanne Ferrara, Teacher of Grade 3-4 Multiage at Evergreen Avenue School, effective August 2, 2005.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Miss Kerry McGonigle, Teacher of Grade 1-2 Multiage at Evergreen Avenue School, effective August 3, 2005.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Mr. Louis Tortu, III, Teacher of Middle School Mathematics at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective October 9, 2005, or sooner if a replacement can be hired.

2. Employment

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ms. Diane Beirne as Teacher of Grade 3 Multiage at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing September 1, 2005. Ms. Beirne will be placed on Step M-1 of the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide. Miss Beirne’s contract is contingent on her meeting full certification requirements in New Jersey.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Miss Regina Bosworth as Teacher of Mathematics at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 1, 2005. Miss Bosworth will be placed on Step B-1 of the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide. Miss Bosworth’s contract is contingent on her meeting full certification requirements in New Jersey.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Ms. Ellen Firth as Teacher of Basic Skills Instruction at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing September 1, 2005. Ms. Firth will be placed on Step B-1 of the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide.

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mrs. Stacey P. Henry as LDTC in the Woodbury School District, commencing September 1, 2005. Mrs. Henry will be placed on Step M-5 (plus $2,000. Child Study Team stipend) of the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide.

e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Miss Paige Lyons as Teacher of Grade 2 Multiage at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing September 1, 2005. Miss Lyons will be placed on Step B-1 of the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide. Miss Lyons’ contract is contingent on her meeting full certification requirements in New Jersey.

f) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment Brian McKillop as Teacher of Physical Education/Health at Woodbury Jr.- Sr. High School, commencing September 1, 2005. Mr. McKillop will be placed on Step B-1 of the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide.

3. Summer ‘05 Employment

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the changes to the number of summer hours worked by each of the High School guidance counselors as follows:

Counselor Maximum

Paula Swan 126

Mark Napoleon 129

Margaret Pertuit 102

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for Marc Cannuli for 8 hours at the Special Projects Rate to develop the Instructional Assistants’ schedules.

c) RESOLVED that following for 8 hours for participation in the AVID implementation workshop on August 4, 2005. Compensation is at the Special Projects Rate funded through DEPA funds.

Donna Cohen Gloria Goode David Snelling

Colleen Fitzgerald Maria Lario-Schuman

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation to the following for 6 hours of “Read 180” training held on August 10, 2005. Compensation is at the Special Projects Rate.

Donna Cohen Yael Emenecker Laurie Paolillo

Laurie Dentino Michele Sokolovic

e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for Colleen Fitzgerald for up to 8 hours of Science/NASA curriculum work. Compensation is at the Special Projects Rate.

f) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for Marcus Marston for participation in 4 hours of “Right to Know” training. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

4. Extra-Curricular Appointments

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

Position Sport Appointment

Asst. Coach Football Brian McKillop

Advisors Weight Room Christopher Sheppard

(Split Stipend) Barbara Gale

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

Position Activity Appointment

Monitors Before School Carmen Davis

Cynthia Cheyney

Monitor Detention Colleen DiRienzo

Asst. Director Band Nicholas Orphanos (adj.)

5. Substitutes – 2005-06

a) 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:

Teachers

Christine Anderson Cynthia Hetzler Dorothy Parham

Andrew Assini Donna Keller Tracey Parker

Theresa Barnett Albert Kilpatrick Clora Reaves

Brian Boyd Maureen Lehnowsky Jennifer Rieger

Dominic Carrera Leslie Lockett Charles Rival

Cheryl Cliver Paul Lyons Kathleen Schroeder

Danielle Doran Barbara Mooney George Schilling

Joan Fiorile Janice Matishen Alyssa Schoenleber

Margaret Fitzpatrick Amber Miller Eric Smedberg

Danielle Hamilton James Mohan Alison Wells

Barbara J. Mullaney Michelle Williamson

Nurses Secretaries

Alice DeGeorge Sandra Green

Leslie Gligor Christine Headrick

Nicole Nocito Anne Weglicki

Ashley Worrell

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Barbara Mullaney as an interim teacher at West End Memorial School, commencing September 6, 2005 through November 23, 2005. Compensation is at the rate of $125.00 per day.

6. Accelerated Math Program

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for Ari Ford for up to 40 hours during the 2005-06 fiscal year to work on the Accelerated Math program. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate and will be funded through IDEIA.

7. Appointment of Alternative School Staff

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves appointing Alternative School teachers for the 2005-2006 fiscal year with each academic subject area not to exceed 9 hours per week. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

Cynthia Cheyney: Technology

Diane Clement: Home Economics

Gerald Kiser: Mathematics

Sharron Knauss: Librarian

James Krauss: Technology

Julie Longo (adjunct): Science

Edward Maddison: Music

Marc Napoleon: Guidance/Social Studies

Daniel O’Leary: Special Education/English

Margaret Sebest: Art

Zachary Valentine: P.E./Health

George Voss: Industrial Arts/Technology

8. Horizontal Move on the Salary Guide

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a horizontal move on the salary guide for Ms. Aesha Qareeb to the B+15 salary guide, effective September 6, 2005.

9. Stipend – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a $1,000. stipend for Dianne Clement for shopping for her foods classes for the 2005-06 fiscal year.

Motion: Ms. Moore Second: Mr. Ferraino

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

10. Employment

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mrs. Nicole Daisy as Teacher of Mathematics at Woodbury Jr. Sr. High School, commencing October 24, 2005, or sooner if possible. Mrs. Daisy will be placed on Sept B-2 of the 2005-06 teacher’s salary guide.

Ms. Hill – Is the new football coach a replacemet?

Mr. Haase – Why are we hiring so many teachers with all the budget cuts?

Mr. Clark – What is an LCT-C?

Mr. Clark – What’s an interim teacher?

Mr. Clark – Please explain our mentoring plan.

C. PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

1. Resignations

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Jeremy Landis, Instructional Assistant at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective August 4, 2005.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the verbal resignation of Theresa Poskus who was to be employed as a Tutor at West End Memorial School, commencing, September 7, 2005.

2. Employment

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Andrew Assini as an Instructional Assistant at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2005. Mr. Assini will be employed for 29 hours per week, with compensation at the rate of $16.00 per hour, 183 day school year and funded through IDEIA.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Casey L. Amiss as an Instructional Assistant at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2005. Ms. Amiss will be employed for 29 hours per week, with compensation at the rate of $16.00 per hour, 183 day school year and funded through IDEIA.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Kevin Washington as an Instructional Assistant at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High, commencing September 7, 2005. Mr. Washington will be employed for 29 hours per week, with compensation at the rate of $16.00 per hour, 183 day school year and funded through IDEIA

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Candice Budesa as a Tutor at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2005. Ms. Budesa will be employed for 29 hours per week, with compensation at the rate of $16.00 per hour, 183 day school year.

e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Jennifer DiBeneditto as a Tutor at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing September 7, 2005. Miss DiBeneditto will be employed for 29 hours per week, with compensation at the rate of $16.00 per hour, 183 day school year.

f) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Todd L. Miller as a Tutor at West End Memorial School, commencing September 7, 2005. Mr. Miller will be employed for 29 hours per week, with compensation at the rate of $16.00 per hour, 183 day school year.

3. Leave of Absence

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the request of Elizabeth C. Murphy, Secretary to the Director of Athletics/Activities to take a leave of absence between September 1, 2005 and November 30, 2005 in accordance with the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This will result in uncompensated leave once all sick days are exhausted.

4. Employment – Custodians

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mr. Francis Foley, Jr., as a full-time Night Custodian, at a start date to be determined. There will be a 90 day probation period after the effective date of employment. Mr. Foley will be placed on the Starting Step of the 2005-06 Custodial Salary Guide.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Mr. Robert Fronczak, as a full-time Night Custodian, at a start date to be determined. There will be a 90 day probation period after the effective date of employment. Mr. Fronczak will be placed on the Starting Step of the 2005-06 Custodial Salary Guide.

5. Change of Assignment – Custodians

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the change of assignment for Mr. Edward Wollick from Lead Custodian at Walnut Street School to Lead Custodian at West End Memorial School, effective September 1, 2005, at no change in salary.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the change of assignment for Mrs. Jacqueline Wetzel from Night Custodian to Lead Custodian at Walnut Street School (6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), effective September 1, 2005. Mrs. Wetzel’s salary will be in accordance with Step 8 on the 2005-06 Custodians’ Salary Guide.

Mr. Clark - # 2 – Do these individuals need to meet NCLB inspections?

Mr. Goodrich - # 1b – Are we OK accepting a verbal resignation?

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

D. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

1. State Health Benefits Program

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Resolution to terminate the district’s participation under the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program, effective November 1, 2005. (Exhibit 06-05)

2. Horizon Blue Cross

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract with Horizon Blue Cross to provide health benefits for district employees effective November 1, 2005 through October 31, 2006.

3. Acceptance of IDEIA FY ’06 Funds

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the application for IDEIA FY ’06 funds.

4. Acceptance of NCLB FY ’06 Funds

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the application for NCLB FY ’06 funds.

5. Capital Reserve Bank Account

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves opening a Capital Reserve bank account and authorizes officers and certain employees of the Board as principal and alternate signers of financial documents necessary to the transaction of board business matters as follows:

Account Principal Signer Alternate Signer

Capital Reserve Fund Board President Board Vice Pres.

Treasurer Asst. to the Treasurer

Board Secretary P/R Clerk

6. Contracts with Gloucester County Special Services School District (GCSSSD)

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract with GCSSSD to provide a one-on-one teacher assistant for one student who is attending their summer program. The total cost is $118.50 per diem for 30 days.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract with GCSSSD for the following services for the 2005-06 fiscal year:

· Auxiliary Speech – Language 3 ½ days per week

$370 per day - $46,620.00

· Physical Therapy 4 hours per week

$65.00 per hour - $9,360.00

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract with GCSSSD in the amount of $35,025.00 to provide IDEIA mandated services to students in non-public schools. These funds have been budgeted through the non-public portion of our FY ’06 IDEIA entitlement.

7. 2005-06 Tuition Rates

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the 2005-06 tuition rates as calculated in the 2005-06 budget process and as follows:

Kindergarten Full Day Program $12,000

Grades 1-5 $9,000

Grades 6-8 $10,000

Grades 9-12 $12,500

Learning/Language Disables $13,000

8. Secretarial Salary Guides

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the three year salary guides with the Woodbury Public Schools clerical employees for 2005-08 as attached. (Exhibit 06-06)

9. Woodbury Administrators’ and Supervisors’ Agreement

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the memorandum of understanding with the Woodbury Administrators’ and Supervisors’ for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008.

10. Acceptance of High Expectations for Learning Proficiency Funds

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting High Expectations for Learning Proficiency (HELP) funds totaling $118,677 as attached. (Exhibit 06-07)

11. Acceptance of Extraordinary Aid

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves accepting Extraordinary Aid from the 2004-05 fiscal year which was received in the 2005- 06 fiscal year and to appropriate it in the 2005-06 budget as attached. (Exhibit 06-08)

12. Purchase of 2002 Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the purchase of a 2002 Dodge Dakota pickup truck from Performance Dodge at a total cost of $10,626.

13. Change Order – NJ Business Systems

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change order with NJ Business Systems to purchase 28 switches through State Contract # A81214 at a total cost of $10,542.00. This funding is available in the capital projects fund.

14. E-Rate Consulting Services

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves awarding a contract to E-Rate Exchange in the amount of $3,100 to provide E-Rate consulting services for the 2005-06 fiscal year.

Mr. Clark – Questioned E-Rates

Ms. Moore - #13 - What are the switches for?

Mr. Clark - # 1 & 2 – He would like to discuss change of health benefit plans.

Items: 1-14

Motion: Mr. Ferraino Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

E. STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

1. Memorandum of Agreement – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2005-06 school year between the Woodbury School District and the Woodbury Police Department.

2. Nursing Plan

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Nursing Plan for 2005-06 as attached.

3. Admission of Non-Tuition Students – 2005-06

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the admission of a staff member’s child as a non-tuition student in the 11^th grade at Woodbury Jr.- Sr. High School for the 2005-06 school year.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the admission of a staff member’s child as a non-tuition student in the 5^th grade at Walnut Street School for the 2005-06 school year.

4. Textbook Approval

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the textbook, Physical Science with Earth & Space, published by Prentice Hall, copyright 2006, to be used in the 10^th grade Physical Science Program.

5. Agreement with Kennedy Memorial Hospital for Substance Abuse Assessments

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves entering into an agreement with Kennedy Memorial Hospital during the 2005-06 fiscal year to provide substance abuse assessments for pupils appearing to be under the influence of substances, as per the fee scheduled attached. (Exhibit 06-09)

6. Special Education Extended School Year Placement

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following special education extended school year placement:

Length of Per Diem

Student Classif. Placement Time Cost

BA MD Wash. Twp. CP Ctr. 7/1-8/12/05 $222.02

7. Gloucester County Child Assault Prevention Project

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract with the Gloucester County Child Assault Prevention (CAP) Project to provide programs for students in grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 3, and 6 during the 2005-06 school year at a cost of $3,985.00.

8. Special Education Out of District Placements – 2005-06

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the continuation of the following placements at out of district programs:

School # of Students Program

Abilities Center 1 MH

Archbishop Damiano 4 MH

Archway 1 ED

Bancroft-Voorhees Pediatric 1 MD

Bankbridge East 1 MD

Bankbridge North 3 ED

Bankbridge South 3 OTC

Bankbridge West 1 ED

Children’s House 1 ED

Deptford Schools 1 MD

Devereux 1 AUT

Durand Academy 3 MD

GCSSSD CDC 2 MD

Hollydell 1 MD

LARC 2 MD

New Hope Foundation 1 SLD

Ranch Hope 1 ED

Sawtelle Learning Center 1 PSH

Yale - Williamstown 3 MD

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following new placements at out of district schools:

Student: BA

Classification: Multiply Disabled

OOD School: Bancroft NeuroHealth

Student Name: KC

Classification: Specific Learning Disabled

OOD School: Bankbridge North

Student Name: RD

Classification: Multiply Disabled

OOD School: 1/2 Day Program - GCSSSD Alternative School

Mrs. Dennen - #1 – Agreement with police – What is it?

Mr. Goodrich - #3 – Are there more of these? Does the number change each year. A lot of Evergreen teachers who have paid?

Mrs. Hill - #3 – De we approve these same students every year?

Mr. Ferraino - #8a – Do we pay for these?

Ms. Hill - #8a – How are these schools measured?

Ms. Moore - #4 – How much of the textbook do we cover in one year. Does the teacher

pick and choose the lessons?

Items: 1-8

Motion: Ms. Dennen Second: Ms. Moore

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

14. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

· Superintendent’s Report – as submitted

· School Business Administrator’s Report – as submitted

15. FUTURE DATES

August 24, 2005 – Mediation – 6:00 p.m.

August 25, 2005 – Board Retreat at Woodbury Country Club – 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

September 6, 2005 – First day of school for teachers

September 6, 2005 – Reception for Joe Jones – 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. – High School’s new cafeteria

September 7, 2005 – Meet Your Teacher @ West End School – 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

September 8, 2005 – First day of school for students

September 13 – Communications Committee – 6:00 p.m. (tentative)

September 15, 2005 – Back to School Night – West End School – 7:00 p.m.

September 22, 2005 – Back to School Night – Evergreen School – 7:00 p.m.

September 27, 2005 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

September 27, 2005 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. –Board Room

September 28, 2005 – Back to School Night – Walnut Street School – 7:00 p.m.

September 29, 2005 – Back to School Night – Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School – 7:00 p.m.

October 25, 2005 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

16. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Property Committee – Richard Clark, Chairperson

1. Met with New Road Construction Management Team

2. Mr. Bejsiuk is leaving Radey Associates

3. Status of flooring work

4. Auditorium status

5. Track / Stadium

6. Bidding of Geothermal

7. Timelines – Geothermal on track - stadium slow process because of approval processes

8. Zoning Board approval of poles

9. Breezeway – Replace with 14’ instead of 11.6 height - trench the fiber optics

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson - None

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson – We passed the budget.

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson – No report

AD Hoc Discipline Committee –

1. Met with administrators to discuss suspension in 04-05.

2. We don’t need to change the policy, we need to enforce the policy and give administrators the option of internal suspension. (Currently we do not have internal suspensions).

3. We’ll have: In-school suspension, Saturday School Suspension, and external suspension.

17. REPRESENTATIVES

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney – Modifications to S1701

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh

City Council Liaison – William Goodrich – The tax bills just went our and are pretty high. Bill plans to attend the next City Council Meeting.

Mr. Ferraino – mentioned that Walmart is politically backing private school vouchers.

18. MEETING OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Larissa Ratchko –

Will discipline be part of the mentoring plan?

How does highly qualified work with new hires?

Hopes drainage issues are being considered with our referendum work?

Motion: Ms. Moore Second: Mr. Goodrich

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

19. CLOSE PUBLIC SESSION AND ADJOURN BOARD MEETING AT 10:30 PM