BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 26, 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 7:04pm, 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                Absent                         Mr. Goodrich               Present

            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.   PRESENTATION OF NEW TEACHERS/ADMINISTRATORS

 

      Mr. Jones thanked all the new teachers for attending the Board of Education meeting.  A slide presentation was shown to the Board from the new teacher orientation.  The new teachers/administration introduced themselves.

 

      Mr. Jones presented the banner to the Board of Education, reading “Woodbury ranked #1 school in Gloucester County”.

 

      Mrs. Belko – The City of Woodbury has agreed to award a grant to partially fund the purchase of a banner to hang across Broad Street.  The SOS organization will solicit funds from local realtors towards this effort.  A total of $2,500.00 is needed.

 

      Mr. Goodrich requested that we contact the Gloucester County Times regarding the tone of their article about “No County School in Top 100”.

 

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:            Mrs. Dennen                            Second:            Mr. Goodrich  

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 8                      No:                  0         

 

Sue Footman, Woodbury - Son attends Evergreen PSD School.  Her son is diagnosed with autism.  He is not getting any services at home.  He is not getting any behavioral services.

 

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

 

Motion:            Mrs. Dennen                            Second:            Mr. Goodrich  

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 8                      No:                  0         

 

8.   DISCUSSION ITEMS

NRCM – Dave Mackin – Construction Update

 

Dave Mackin stated that the HVAC project is going well.  West End has 15

rooms with heat and air conditioning and all units will be expected to be

complete by Wednesday night.  At Evergreen 25 units will be installed beginning

Thursday night and will be complete by early next week.  Mr. Mackin stated that

the geothermal contractors will be complete by October 13, 2006.  By the 2nd or

3rd week in October the units will be up and running.  Mr. Mackin stated that

there were very few change orders and all building inspections were

successful.    

 

Radey Associates – Dave Magyar – Stadium Update

 

Dave Magyar presented the recommended bid awards for the stadium.  He highly

recommended the low bidder, Art Andersen, Inc.  Mr. Magyar discussed

the approval process with regard to the permits required.  Mr. Magyar

discussed additional site remediation required for the New Jersey Department of

Environmental Protection horizontal and vertical delineations.

 

Mr. Magyar discussed the turf alternate. The turf comes with an 8 year warranty.

 

Tom Haase asked what the warranty covers.

 

 

 

 

Dave Magyar discussed why sod will not drain as well as field turf and that there

is minimal maintenance (regrooming and keeping an eye on the seams).  Mr.

Magyar explained the cost for a maintenance package is $8,000.00 per year,

which includes inspection a couple of times per year, a report and fluffing.

 

Mr. Magyar reviewed maintenance costs of the sod football field.

 

Ms. Moore discussed the increase of usage the turf would provide verses the

natural grass field.

 

9.   OPEN MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

 

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

 

Motion:        Mr. Goodrich                               Second:        Mr. Haase           

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 8                      No:                  0         

 

Tom Louis, 419 West Center Street – Cautioned the Board stating that the Board needs a provision in place for replacement of turf down the road.  This topic was discussed at length at the City Council Meeting on Monday night.

 

The Council discussed a $.15 on the tax roll that could go back to taxpayers instead of going towards the cost of the turf.

 

Mr. Louis stated that the turf would be terrific for the athletes and said we need lights.

 

Connie Belko, 605 Delaware Street – stated her main concern is saving funds annually to replace the field.  She asked if there would be any restriction to the public with the new track and field.  Ms. Belko stated that since the stadium is eligible for state funding ultimately we are saving the state portion of the money.

 

Sharron Knauss asked if the coaches were approached as to what they prefer sod versus turf.

 

Dave Jenkins, 345 Glover Street – questioned why everyone in the County does not have a turf field if the savings are so great.

 

Mr. Gwalthney stated that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity since we are replacing the field.

 

Dave Jenkins referred to Gateway and is afraid we will run out of money.

 

Connie Belko stated that the perception to the City is so important.  We should not necessarily consider the politically popular opinion; we must consider what is good for the students.

 

 

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

 

Motion:            Mrs. Dennen                            Second:            Ms. Moore      

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 8                      No:                  0         

 

10.  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. Haase                                Second:            Mrs. Dennen   

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 8                      No:                  0         

 

Sharron Knauss stated that Thursday she will be sponsoring the 1st International Service Project; selling beads for life.  She asked that everyone please support the sale.

 

Mr. Jenkins questioned the status of the auditorium, what problems are we encountering and at what additional costs to the Board of Education.

 

Heidi Louis, Woodbury - stated that the field hockey team was displaced for the entire season.  She stated that it was disheartening because only six parents showed up.  She asked if we could talk this up and try to get some teachers out.

 

Sharron Knauss asked if there was anyway of sponsoring a bus to support these events.

 

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

 

Motion:            Ms. Moore                               Second:            Mrs. Dennen   

Voice Vote:      Yes:                 8                      No:                  0         

 

11. AGENDA

 

A.  ROUTINE MATTERS

 

1.   Approval of Minutes

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the Minutes of the Board of Education Meetings held on August 22, 2006 and August 24, 2006.

2.   Secretary’s Report

                  The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the July and August 2006 Secretary’s Reports.  (Exhibit 07-23) 

 

            3.   Treasurer’s Report

                  The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the June (revised), July and August 2006 Treasurer’s Reports.  (Exhibit 07-24)

 

4.   Transfers

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted.  (Exhibit 07-25)

5.   Payment of Bills

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the payment of bills without exception.  (Exhibit 07-26)

 

6.   Revenue Amounts/Sources

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.

7.   Certifications

a)   Secretary’s Report

Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and18A:17-9 for the month of July 2006. The Board Secretary certified 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 certified, 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.

 

Mr. Chiesa questioned the Board’s Secretary Report and energy.  He asked if it was flat and how to budget for the 2007-08 school year.

 

                        Motion:            Mrs. Dennen                                        Second:            Mr. Goodrich  

 

                        Roll Call Vote:  Yes:        8                                           No:      0         

 

B.  PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

           

            1.   Employment

 

                  The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Sherri Lynn Cairns as Interim Teacher of Special Education (0.5 FTE). at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2006 through June 21, 2007.  Ms. Cairns will be compensated at the rate of $80 per day.

 

           

 

            2.   Change of FTE (Full Time Equivalent)/Salary

 

            The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved a change of FTE for Carla Branyan from 0.60 FTE to 0.73 FTE commencing September 7, 2006, and her salary will be changed accordingly.

 

            Mr. Chiesa asked to explain ESL.  He also questioned why we need this increase and where is the growth.

 

            3.   Leave of Absence

     

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved granting Yael Emenecker, Teacher of Literacy at Woodbury Jr. High School, a leave of absence under the federal Family Medical Leave Act for the period of on or about October 30, 2006 through March 13, 2007.

           

4.   Extra-Curricular  – 2006-07

 

a)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Christopher Sheppard as the Fall Weight Room Advisor.

b)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Tobey Realley as Grade 6-8 Student Council Advisor.

                  c)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved rescinding the stipend for Tobey Realley as Coach – Jr. High Girls Soccer since there will be no program during the 2006-07 school year.

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

                        Position                 Activity                                Appointment                 Stipend

                        Asst. Director       Band                                    Ryan DiLisi (adj.)         $2,907

                        Monitor                Detention                             Colleen Fitzgerald/        Spec. Proj.

                                                                                                Gary Scavette/Scott      Rate

                                                                                                Sokolic *

                        Co-Advisor          Gr. 6-8 Student Counc.        Antoinette Rizzi $913

                        * On an as needed basis; one person for the Jr. H.S., one for the Sr. H.S.  Not to exceed 3 days per week, 2.5 hours per day.

                                                           

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

                        Position                 Sport                                   Appointment                 Step/Stipend

            Coach                   Girls Basketball                    Kenneth Avent 1/$6,281

      Advisor                 Weightlifting             Gary Scavette               1/$2,663

      Volunteer              Football                               Jimmer Bundy

Volunteer              Field Hockey                       Amanda Miller

 

 

 

 

 

5.   Alternative Program Staff

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved appointment of Alternative School staff as follows:

 

Subject  Appointment  Hours per Week 
Social Studies Steven Gallatig  Not to exceed 9 hrs. per wk.
Social Studies Marvin Clark (will fill in Not to exceed 9 hrs. per wk.for Mr. Gallatig when he is coaching)
English  Ellen Firth   Not to exceed 9 hrs. per wk.
PE/Health Corey Harvey Shared position as part of Related Arts –combined total not to exceed 9 hours per week

6.   Mentors – 2006-07

 

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the following mentors for alternate route teachers for the 2006-07 school year:

      Mentee                                           Mentor                                     School                         

      Antoinette Allen                              Patricia Akins   (20 day)           Jr.-Sr. High School

      Antoinette Allen                              Daniel Jones                             Jr.-Sr. High School

      Derek Blumenthal                           Kisha E. Barr   (20 day)           Jr.-Sr. High School

      Antoinette Rizzi                               Elizabeth Luthke (20 day)         Jr.-Sr. High School

 

      Ms. Hill questioned if Antoinette Allen had two mentors.

     

 7.  Substitutes – 2006-07

 

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

Atkins, Patricia – Cherry Hill, NJ – Standard Cert. – Teacher of English

      Avent, Kenneth – Woolwich Twp., NJ  – Sub Cert.

      Barr, Kisha – Pennsauken, NJ – Standard Certificate – Elementary

      Burlacu, Gabriela – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert.

      DeWitt, Jacqueline – Classroom Aide – West End School – Sub. Cert.

      Luthke, Elizabeth – Burlington, NJ – Standard Certificate – Teacher of English

      Mitchell, Lisa – Moorestown, NJ – CEAS – Elementary

      Nelson, Dorothy – Pitman, NJ – CEAS - Elementary

      Seirafy, Abdelrazek – Mantua, NJ – CE – Science

      Smedberg, Eric – National Park, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-5

      Stanton, Lauren – Haddonfield, NJ – CEAS – Elementary/Tchr. of Disabilities

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved a horizontal move on the salary guide, effective September 1, 2006, for the following teachers:

 

      Teacher                                                            Advancement to:

      Carla McLaughlin                                             B+15

      Gary Roskoski                                                 M+30

      Joseph Pegues                                                  M+60

      Suzanne Hill                                                      M+30

      Madeline Mills                                                  B+15

 

9.   Speech and Language Intern

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved Carolyn M. Kirby as a Speech and Language Intern from the LaSalle University for the period of September 13 – December 19, 2006.  The intern will spend five days per week with Donna Herman.

 

10. Grant Writer

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Adams as the District Grant Writer at a stipend of $9,500 for the 2006-07 school year.

 

      Mr. Haase questioned how many district grant writers we have.

 

Mr. Chiesa asked if grant writers were going out after new monies or are they just writing routine yearly entitlement grants.

           

Motion:            Mrs. Dennen                                        Second:            Mr. Goodrich              

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:         8                                          No:         0      

 

 

C.        PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

                       

1.   Resignations

 

                  a)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the verbal resignation of Jill Aimino, Instructional Assistant at Walnut Street School, effective August 31, 2006.

                  b)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the verbal resignation of Rebecca Steinberg, Instructional Assistant at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective September 5, 2006.

                  c)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Lizabeth Bloem LaRue, Special Education Aide at Evergreen Avenue School, effective September 12, 2006.

                  d)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the resignation of Patricia Christopher, Special Education at West End School, effective September 29, 2006.

                  e)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the verbal resignation of Kathleen Repas, Building Aide at Walnut Street School, effective September 12, 2006.

                       

            2.   Termination

 

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the termination of Shawn Page, Driver, effective September 19, 2006.

 

  3.   Employment

     

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

                                                                                                                        Eff.

            Employee                                             School                                      Date                

i.    Catherine Skrabonja                 Walnut School                          9/7/06

ii.    Kenneth Avent                         Jr.-Sr. High School                   9/7/06

iii.   Aliyah Hameen (emergent hire) Jr.-Sr. High School                   9/27/06

iv.   Shante Miller    (emergent hire) Evergreen                                 10/10/06

 

Ms. Hill questioned what emergent hire was.

 

b)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of the following Aides for a 182 day school year.

 

                                                                     Hrs.             Hrly.                              Eff.

      Employee                 Type of Aide            Per Wk.       Rate       School              Date    

i.    Susan Degnen          Special Ed.             20                $9.75     Evergreen         9/12/06

ii.    Lisa N. Padgett        Special Ed.             29              $10.75    West End         9/12/06

iii. Valerie Ann Smith      Special Ed.             29              $10.75    Evergreen         9/27/06

             (emergent hire)

        iv. Christa Mikolajczyk Special Ed.             29            $10.75         West End         10/2/06

             (emergent hire)

       

        c)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Heather

              McCumber as a substitute lunch aide at Walnut Street School.  Ms. McCumber will

              be called on an as-needed basis.                  

 

       d)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Robert       Burgess as a student worker in the Technology Department effective 9/19 – 10/31/06 for a maximum of 2 hours per week.  Mr. Burgess will be compensated at the rate of $7.50 per hour.

 

        e)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the employment of Don R. Dunner as Interim Assistant Facilities Director on an emergent hire basis commencing October 3, 2006 through the date when a permanent replacement is hired or December 31, 2006 (whichever happens first).  Mr. Dunner will be compensated at the perdiem rate of $200.

       

        Ms. Moore questioned if Don Dunner was an interim assistant for Chuck Alter.

 

  4.   Transfer

 

        The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved the transfer of Melissa Toole from Lunch Aide to Building Aide at Walnut Street School, effective September 25, 2006.  Mrs. Toole will be employed for 29 hours per week and her salary will be $8.75 per hour.

 

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

 

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved a horizontal move on the salary guide to Step 1 - Sub. Cert., effective October 1, 2006 for Jacqueline DeWitt, Kindergarten Aide at West End School .

 

6.   AVID Tutors

 

        The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved AVID Tutors for up to 4 hours per week at the rate of $10 per hour: 

              Ian Cromwell                                               Ashley McDonald

              Marlena Strom                                             Julie Schwartz

             

Motion:            Mrs. Dennen                                        Second:            Ms. Moore                  

 

            Roll Call Vote:  Yes:         8                                          No:         0      

 

            Mr. Chiesa abstained on (C3e - Mr. Dunner) because he may know him.

 

D.          STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

 

1.   Transportation Agreements – 2006-07

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved Gateway and Harrison Twp. transportation agreements for 2006-07.  (Exhibit 07-27)

 

2.   Agreement – Kennedy Memorial Hospital

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved entering into an agreement with Kennedy Memorial Hospital during the 2006-07 fiscal year to provide substance abuse assessments for pupils appearing to be under the influence of substances as per the fee schedule.  (Exhibit 07-28)                                    

 

      Ms. Hill questioned why we do not use Underwood Hospital for this. 

 

 

 

 

3.      Homebound Instruction

     

      a)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved entering into a contract with Daytop Village to provide home instruction to student #1883 at a cost of $98 per day for the 2006-07 school year. 

      b)   The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved providing homebound instruction for the following students:

 

            Student Time                 Hrs. Per           Home Instruction

             ID#                 Frame              Week               Provider                                   Reason

            0644174          9/7-11/7/06           5                 Brookfield Schools                   Medical

            071014            9/21-12/21/06       5                 Julie Longo                               Medical

            2071                9/7-9/23/06           5                 Brookfield Academy                 Medical

     

4.   Nursing Services for Out of District Student – Hollydell School

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved entering into a contract for “in school” nursing services for special education student #1579 attending Hollydell School for the 2006-07 at a cost of $50 per hour for RN services or $40 per hour for LPN services.

 

      Ms. Moore questioned if we have a special education student that is so severe that he/she needs a nurse.

 

5.   NJ Department of Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired Contract

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved entering into a contract with the NJ Department of Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide educational services from September 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007 for student # 1948 at a cost of $1,300.

 

      Mr. Haase questioned why only $1,300.00 for Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, he stated it seems like a low dollar amount.

 

      Mr. Jones stated that services are not that extensive.

 

6.   School-To-Work Program – Abilities Center

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved placing the following students in the School-To-Work Program at the Abilities Center:

 

                        Students #:  585, 1666, 1285, 2007, 2080, 1923

 

      Mrs. Dennen questioned what the Abilities Center is.

 

 

 

7.   Out of District Placements – 2006-07

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved out of district placements for the 2006-07 school year as follows:

                                                                                                Per                        Effective

      Student #             Placement                                                Diem Cost              Date          

      1932                   Swedesboro-Woolwich School               $101.54                 9/7/06

                                 Autistic Program

      2077                   GCSSSD Child Development Ctr.           $148.75                 9/19/06

                                 Autistic Program

      2071                   Brookfield Academy                                $197.00                 9/25/06

     

8.   GCSSSD Autism Specialist

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved entering into a contract with GCSSSD for the services of an Autism Specialist to observe and evaluate student #1921.  The total cost is not to exceed $450.

 

9.   Homeless Students

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved contracts for homeless students as per Exhibit 07-29.

 

      Ms. Hill questioned why the amount of state tuition was not listed.

 

10. District Family Nights

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved Family Night Programs and association compensation for district employees for the 2006-07 school year. (Exhibit 07-30)

 

            Motion:         Mrs. Dennen                               Second:            Mr. Goodrich              

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:         8                              No:         0      

 

  

E.         BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

                 

1.   Change Orders -  Delaware Valley Mechanical Contractor

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved four (4) Change Orders to Delaware Valley Mechanical Contractor’s contract as follows:

 

Change

Order #

Amount

Reason

4

$1,512.50

Installation of ceiling grid and tile soffit in guidance office

5

$890.56

Overtime to install duct in computer room at high school

6

$1,395.33

Additional receptacles

7

$3,126.35

9 electrical panel breakers

 

      Mr. Lonabaugh questioned all change orders.

      Mr. Haase questioned change order #7.

 

2.   Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act Funds

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved applying for Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act funds for the 2006-07 fiscal year as follows:

            Basic    -           $455,973

            Preschool -           20,867

 

3.   Funding Employee Salaries Under No Child Left Behind – 2006-07

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved funding the following employees with NCLB funds for the 2006-07 school year:

      Name                                 Position                                    School              Funding

      Full Time Teachers

      Sheri Peteani                      BSI/Reading Recovery West End         Title I – 100%

      Karen Perry                       BSI                                          West End         Title I – 100%

      Joanne Watson                   BSI/Reading Recovery West End         Title I – 100%

      Jeanne Dixon                      BSI/Reading Recovery Evergreen         Title I – 100%

      Amanda DePaul                 BSI/Reading Recovery Evergreen         Title I – 100%

      Rachel Schneider                BSI/Reading Recovery Walnut             Title I – 100%

      Part Time Teachers

      Laurie Dentino (37.5%)      Read 180                                 High School      Title I – 100%

      Claire Frapaul (60%)          BSI                                          Evergreen         Title I – 100%

 

      Instructional Assistants

      Jennifer Rommel                 Instructional Asst.                     High School      Title I – 100%

      Aliyah Hameen                   Instructional Asst.                     High School      Title I – 100%

 

 

4.   Funding Employee Salaries Under IDEIA

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved funding the following employees with IDEIA funds for the 2006-07 school year:

 

      Name                                 Position                                    School              Funding           

      Kenneth Avent                   Instructional Asst.                     High School      IDEIA –100%

      George Jordan                    Instructional Asst.                     High School      IDEIA –100%

      Gina Burruezo                    Instructional Asst.                     High School      IDEIA –100%

      Renee Horace-Carter         Instructional Asst.                     High School      IDEIA –100%

      Albert Kilpatrick                 Instructional Asst.                     High School      IDEIA –100%

      LaTonya McLauren            Instructional Asst.                     High School      IDEIA –100%

      Kathleen Schroeder            Pre-School Hand. Aide            Evergreen         IDEIA –100%

 

5.   Contract – Garrison Architects

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved entering into a contract with Garrison Architects to provide architectural and engineering services with regard to the partial roof replacements at West End and Evergreen Schools. (Exhibit 07-33)

 

6.   Donation of Radio Controlled Clocks

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts a donation of radio-controlled clocks from the West End School PTA to replace all wall clocks within the school.

 

7.   Bids - Track, Field and Stadium Replacement

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved receiving bids for the track, field and stadium replacement and to award a contract to the low bidder, Art Andersen, Inc. (Exhibit 07-32)

     

      Ms. Hill stated she went to see Bishop Eustace’s artificial turf.  She recently was involved in a presentation at the University of Lincoln who just installed artificial turf.  She sees the usage issue.  Ms. Hill commented that when year 11 kicks in, taxpayers will pay for the field, not a state grant.  Ms. Hill also questioned vandalism and what if something happens.  This would be an additional cost the Board would need to assume.  She asked how can we lock up future tax payers.

 

      Mr. Chiesa stated that it looks like the cost does not come out ahead for the turf.  Mr. Chiesa stated he is leaning toward sod.

 

      Mr. Goodrich stated he is proud of Woodbury’s tradition.  He believes turf would be giving the public more than they are asking for.  He believes the numbers will be the same at the end of the day for maintaining the turf.

 

Mrs. Dennen questioned if we were willing to spend $5 million on a stadium to serve 72 students and 10 games.  She stated for 10% more we can serve all the students including girls.  Mrs. Dennen stated it was an equality issue and a usage issue.  She stated it is not fiscally irresponsible and it must be a Board philosophy to put money into the capital account and not to take it out.  Turf may be a recruiting tool and may keep our students here.

 

      Mr. Gwalthney stated it comes down to finances.

 

      Mr. Chiesa stated he feels turf may come back to haunt us with future budgets.

 

8.   Travel and Work Related Expenses for Employees

 

      The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved 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 07-31)

 

9.      Increase to Professional Services Contract – Adams, Rehmann & Heggan

 

The Woodbury Board of Education hereby approved to increase the

amount of the professional services contract for Adams, Rehmann & Heggan by $7,275

for additional soil sampling, analysis and reporting as required by the New Jersey

Department of Environmental Protection.

 

                 Motion:        Ms. Moore                                           Second:            Mrs. Dennen               

 

     Roll Call Vote:  Items #1 – #6 and #8 and #9  Yes:        8                No:         0      

 

Roll Call Vote:  Items #7                                    Yes:        3            No:      5         

 

Revised Motion #7 Bids – Track, Field and Stadium Replacement with GC-4 (turf)         removed.  

 

                  Motion:      Mr. Haase                                            Second:            Mr. Chiesa                  

 

      Roll Call Vote:  Yes:          5                                   No:        3       

                                                                                   

12. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

·        Superintendent’s Report – as submitted

 

Mr. Jones highlighted the Commissioner’s visit to Evergreen on October 11, 2006.

 

Ms. Hill questioned if we will have another ESL adult class.

Ms. Hill also stated that the last page of the High School calendar is wrong and asked if sports schedules were included.

 

Mr. Lonabaugh asked if we will send out a correction to the calendar.  Mr. Lonabaugh also asked what is going on with NASA.

 

Ms. Hill questioned the concept of closing classrooms which exceed cap.

 

Mr. Gwalthney questioned whether or not aides were required for these large classes.

 

Ms. Hill questioned if there was any reaction to the White and Gold newsletter.

 

·        School Business Administrator’s Report – as submitted

 

Mrs. Pennell highlighted the budget and health insurance increases.

 

13. FUTURE DATES

 

September 26, 2006 – Property Committee Meeting – 5:30 p.m. – A-4

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

September 28, 2006 – Jr.-Sr. High School Back to School Night – 7:00 p.m.

October 5, 2006 – Elementary Back to School Night – 7:00 p.m.

October 10, 2006 – Family BSI Night at Evergreen Avenue School – 6:30 p.m.

October 11, 2006 – Visitation by Acting Commissioner of Education, Lucille Davy –

Evergreen Avenue School - 11:00 a.m.

October 11, 2006 – Family Math Night at West End School – 3rd grade – 6:30 p.m.

October 17, 2006 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

October 18, 2006 – Family Math Night at West End School – 3rd grade – 6:30 p.m.

October 20, 2006 – Homecoming Football Game

October 24, 2006 – Family Night at Evergreen School – Kindergarten – 6:30 p.m.

October 24, 2006 – Communications Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

October 25, 2006 – Family Math Night at West End School – 3rd grade – 6:30 p.m.

 

14. COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Property Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson – the committee approved a sod field earlier in the evening.

 

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson – no report

 

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson – reported that the budget was rolled out a month in advance.

 

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson – thanked Committee for the good job on the recent White and Gold Newsletter.

 

Policy Committee – William Goodrich, Chairperson – no report.  Mr. Jones stated that the policy books are ready to roll out.

 

Minority Task Force – Diane Hill, Liaison – there will be an upcoming meeting on October 16, 2006.

 

 

15. REPRESENTATIVES

 

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney – The National School Board final regulations for the IDEIA are available.

 

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh – no report.

 

City Council Liaison – Anthony Chiesa – gave letter to Mayor thanking the building inspector.

 

16.  MEETING OPENED TO THE PUBLIC FOR COMMENT

 

            There was no public comment.

 

17. ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING

 

Motion:            Ms. Moore                                           Second:            Mr. Goodrich                          

 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes:         8                                          No:        0       

 

Time:               10:50pm          

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Esther R. Pennell,

Board Secretary

Woodbury Public Schools