BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

September 27, 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 7:05 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 Absent Mr. Lonabaugh Present

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: Ms. Moore Second: Mrs. Dennen

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

7. CLOSE MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS

Motion: Ms. Moore Second: Mr. Goodrich

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

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

Motion: Ms. Moore Second: Mr. Goodrich

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Shawn Jess – 5^th grade teacher at West End School

Read a brief statement on behalf of the WEA Action Team – Intensions for Monday October 10^th.

Debbie White – 226 Edith Avenue

Commends the teachers

Linwood Bubar – 46 Lake Drive

Requested the current status of monitoring. When will we have a final report?

Anthony Chiesa – 36 Rugby Place

Report Card came out – When will we review it?

9. CLOSE MEETING TO PUBLIC FOR COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Motion: Mrs. Dennen Second: Mr. Goodrich

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

10. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Introduction of Alysa Cummings, K-12 Curriculum Coordinator

2. Introduction of Joanne Saradacus, student representative.

· Joanne Saradacus, student council representative, gave an update on student council happenings.

· This week voting on the Homecoming Court will take place.

· The student body will also be voting for Student Government Officers.

3. AVID Presentation ( Advancement Via Individual Determination)

· Dr. Mackie and the AVID Team gave a short presentation on the AVID Program.

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 August 23, 2005 and August 25, 2005.

2. Secretary’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the July and August Secretary’s Reports. (Exhibit 06-10)

3. Treasurer’s Report

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the July and August Treasurer’s Reports in accordance with 18A:17-36 and 18A:17-9 for the months of July and August, 2005. The Treasurer’s Report and the Secretary’s Report are in agreement for the months of July and August, 2005. (Exhibit 06-11)

4. Transfers

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the transfers in line accounts in accordance with the lists submitted. (Exhibit 06-12)

5. Payment of Bills

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the payment of bills without exception. (Exhibit 06-13)

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.

7. Certifications

a) Secretary’s Report

Board Secretary’s Report in accordance with 18A:17-36 and18A:17-9 for the months of July and August, 2005. 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.

Items A1 – A7:

Motion: Ms. Moore Second: Mrs. Dennen

Abstain: Mr. Lonabaugh – Aug. 23, 2005 Minutes

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 7 No:

B. PERSONNEL – PROFESSIONAL

1. Resignations

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Anne Hawkins, Teacher of Technology/Tutor at Walnut Street School, effective August 22, 2005.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Carroll Howell, Special Education Teacher at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective August 31, 2005.

2. Employment

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Dawn Ensign as Teacher of Special Education at the Jr.- Sr. High School, effective September 6, 2005. Mrs. Ensign will be placed on Step B-3 of the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Audrey Barbera as Interim Teacher of English at the Jr. High School, effective September 8, 2005 through December 9, 2005. Mrs. Barbera will be compensated at the rate of $125.00 per day.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Nora Taylor as the elementary Teacher of Enrichment, effective October 3, 2005. Mrs. Taylor will be placed on Step M-1 of the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide.

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Gina Faraone as Interim Teacher of English at the Jr. High School, effective 10/31/05 – 2/3/06. Miss Faraone will be compensated at the rate of $125.00 per day.

e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Carla Branyan as a Teacher of ESL, effective October 3, 2005. This will be a change of assignment for Mrs. Branyan from Tutor to Teacher and she will be placed at Step 10, B+15, .6 FTE, of the 2005-06 teachers’ salary guide.

3. Mentors 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following mentors for the 2005-06 school year:

Mentee Mentor School

Melissa Atkins Ruth Norris West End

Valerie Canataro Wendy Romano Walnut Street

Diane Beirne Carla Bittner Evergreen

Katherine Estep Shannon Rehman Evergreen

Ellen Firth Silvia Cancila Evergreen

Paige Lyons Carrie Rottina Evergreen

Regina Bosworth David Snelling Jr.-Sr. High School

Regina Bosworth Margery Budniak (20 days) Jr.-Sr. High School

Leslie Gonzalez Liseidy Diaz-Jackson Jr.-Sr. High School

Brian McKillop Barbara Gale Jr.-Sr. High School

4. Leave of Absence

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education grants a leave of absence for Mrs. Rebecca Beall commencing November 23, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

5. Horizontal Move on the Salary Guide

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a horizontal move on the salary guide, effective with the settlement of the 2005-06 contract, for teachers as follows:

Teacher Advancement to:

Gina Friedman B+15

Theresa Richman B+15

Joseph Jarrett M+60

6. Increase in Teacher’s Schedule

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves an increase the teaching contract of Susan Dougherty from .16 FTE to .32 FTE.

7. Assignment of a Seventh Academic Class

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a stipend in the amount of $1,945.00 for Donna Lacovara’s 60 day temporary assignment to a seventh academic class, AP English 12. This stipend will be paid in December in accordance with the Woodbury Education Association contract.

8. Compensation for Read 180 Training – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating Mrs. Yael Emenecker for three hours at the Special Projects Rate for conducting Read 180 training.

9. Extra-Curricular Appointments – 2005-06

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby rescinds the extra-curricular appointment of Janet Hughes as Chairperson for the Related Arts/Business/Technology Departments for the 2005-06 fiscal year.

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

Position Activity Appointment

Chairperson Related Arts/Technology Dianne Clement

Asst. Director Band Douglas Park

Director Jr. High Jazz Band Joseph DiMenna

Advisor Sun Dial Maureen Maguire

Business Manager Sun Dial Colleen DiRienzo

Monitor Detention Janet Hughes

Volunteer Color Guard Jacqueline DiMenna (adj.)

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

Position Sport Appointment Step

Asst. Coach Jr. High Field Hockey Amanda Miller (adj.) 1

Asst. Coach Jr. High Soccer Andrew Assini 1

10. Substitutes – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of the following substitutes in the Woodbury School District for the 2005-06 fiscal year:

Allen, Pauline – Mantua, NJ – Elem. Cert. – K-8

Barbera, Audrey – Thorofare, NJ – Elem. Cert. – K-8

Bowe, Susan – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

Emrick, Jane – Logan Twp., NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

Graf, Alison – Collingswood, NJ – Elem. Cert. – 9-12

Lyons, Paige – Voorhees, NJ – Sub. Cert. – K-12

Taylor, Nora – Wenonah, NJ – Elem. Cert. – K-8

Walsh, Michael – Woodbury, NJ – Sub. Cert. – 6-12

Wylie, Brian – Glassboro, NJ - Sub. Cert. – 6-12

11. Summer ’05 Employment

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for additional summer hours worked by the following employees:

Dolores Cavaliere 2 hours

Evelyn Warren 4.5 hours

David Ralph 20 hours

12. Correction to Hours of Alternative School Staff – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the correction of the number of weekly hours for the following Alternative Program teachers for the 2005-06 fiscal year:

Mark Napoleon – Guidance (6 hours per week)

Mark Napoleon – Social Studies (9 hours per week until replacement is hired)

Daniel O’Leary – Special Education (16 hours per week)

Daniel O’Leary – English (9 hours per week until replacement is hired)

13. Pre-School Testing

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensating the following teachers for administration of the Brigance Test to pre-school students. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate.

Dawn Seigel 6 hours

Suzanne Maxymuk 5 hours

14. Appointments – Elementary Skills Club Tutors – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following Elementary Skills Club Tutors for the 2005-06 fiscal year, commencing October, 2005. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate unless otherwise indicated.

West End School – 100 hours each Evergreen School – 50 hours each

Wendy Cubbler Linda Bouvé ($18.52 per hour)

Shawn Jess Katherine Estep

Karen Perry Diane Beirne

Kathie Spittal Carla Bittner

Noelle Baskinger Ellen Firth

Shannon Rehman

Walnut School – 80 hours each

Rachel Schneider

Doreen Ranck

15. Lunar Challenge Nights – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves compensation for Colleen Fitzgerald through the NCLB grant for four Lunar Challenge Nights during the 2005-06 school year. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate for three hours per event.

16. Family Math Nights – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following instructors for Family Math Nights to be held at West End School on four nights during the 2005-06 school year. Compensation will be at the Special Projects Rate for four hours per event.

Jaime Jess Shawn Jess Jennifer Gladue

17. Salary Increase – Non-Unit Employee

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a salary increase for Melody Arno, Athletic Trainer, effective August 15, 2005. Ms. Arno is a non-unit part-time employee who works August 15, 2005 through June 15, 2006. She was incorrectly listed as a non-tenured teaching staff member on the April 2005 agenda.

Items: B1 – B17

Motion: Mrs. Dennen Second: Mr. Haase

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No: 0

Item 2C – Ms. Hill – Please explain what Teacher of Enrichment is for.

Ms. Moore – Are all teaching positions filled at this time.

Item #3 - Mrs. Dennen – Marge Budniak is retired. Please explain her role.

Item #3 – Mr. Clark – Are all mentors reimbursed?

Item 9A – Ms. Hill – Why rescinded?

Ms. Hill – What does “FTE” stand for?

C. PERSONNEL - SUPPORT

1. Resignations

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Miss Tara Bailey, Tutor at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective August 22, 2005.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Ms. Janet Kates, Special Education Aide at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, effective August 26, 2005.

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Miss Jennifer DiBeneditto, Tutor at Evergreen Avenue School, effective August 24, 2005.

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the verbal resignation from Ms. Gloria Oplinger, Lunchroom Aide at Walnut Street School, effective August 30, 2005

e) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby accepts the letter of resignation from Reneé Bishov, Tutor at Evergreen Avenue School, effective September 30, 2005.

2. Employment

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

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Leslie Lockett as a Special Education Aide at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing September 7, 2005. Miss Lockett will be employed for 29 hours per week, with compensation at Step 4-Sub. Cert. of the 2005-06 Aides Salary Guide, 183 day school year.

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

d) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Doreen Ranck as a Tutor at Walnut Street School, commencing September 7, 2005. Mrs. Ranck will be employed for 20 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 Christina Worthington as a Pre-school Aide at Evergreen Avenue School, commencing September 7, 2005. Ms. Worthington will be employed for 20 hours per week, with compensation at Step 5-Degree of the 2005-06 Aides Salary Guide, 183 day school year.

f) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Heather McCumber as a Lunch Aide at Walnut Street School, commencing September 8, 2005. Ms. McCumber will be employed for 2 ½ hours per day, with compensation at Step 1-Lunch Aide Salary Guide.

g) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of Christopher Spina as the Student Adjustment Center Monitor at Woodbury Jr.-Sr. High School, commencing October 3, 2005. Mr. Spina will be employed for five hours daily following the student calendar at the rate of $125.00 per day.

h) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the continued employment of Alan Ramsey, Grounds Supervisor, for the 2005-06 fiscal year, at a 4% increase in salary.

i) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the employment of the following substitute custodians substitute custodian for the 2005-06 fiscal year:

Mary Fulgham Michael Viereck

j) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education approves the employment of Maureen Duncovich as a Tutor at Evergreen Avenue School, commending October 3, 2005. Mrs. Duncovich will be employed for 29 hours per week, with compensation at $16.00 per hour, 183 day school year.

3. Withdrawal of Request for Leave of Absence

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the withdrawal of a request for a Leave of Absence from Mrs. Elizabeth C. Murphy, Secretary to the Director of Athletics/Activities, for the period of September 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005.

4. Non-Unit Central Office Secretarial Employees Salaries – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a 4% increase for the 2005-06 school year for the following non-unit Central Office secretarial employees:

Josephine Carr Elizabeth Custodio

Karen Forker Carol Grant

5. District Driver’s Salary – 2005-06

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a 4% increase in the hourly rate paid to Mr. Fred Hay, District Driver, for the 2005-06 school year.

6. Job Description

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following new job description: (Exhibit 06-14)

Student Adjustment Center Monitor – G-9

Items C1 – C6

Motion: Ms. Moore Second: Mr. Goodrich

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No:

Item 2G – Ms. Hill – Is the Student Adjustment Center the in-school suspension? I would have thought that #6 would have come before appointing the person.

Item C1 – Mr. Goodrich – Were we predicting that these resignations were coming in?

Mr. Jones – This cannot be predicted.

Item C6 – Mr. Goodrich – Please elaborate on Student Adjustment Center Monitor duties.

Ms. Moore – Will education happen in the Student Adjustment Center?

D. BUSINESS & FINANCIAL

1. WEA Contract Sidebar Agreement

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the sidebar agreement between the Woodbury Board of Education and the Woodbury Education Association. (Exhibit 06-15)

2. Long Range Facilities Plan

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the submission of the five-year 2005 Long-Range Facilities Plan to the State Department of Education.

3. Funding Employee Salaries Under No Child Left Behind

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves funding the following employees with NCLB funds for the 2005-06 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%

Susan Sarlo (2/3) BSI West End Title I – 67%

Joanne Watson BSI West End Title I – 100%

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

Amanda DePaul BSI 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 (47%) BSI West End Title I – 100%

Tutors

George Jordan Intervention Tutor High School Title I – 100%

Candice Budesa Intervention Tutor High School Title I – 100%

4. Funding Employee Salaries Under IDEIA

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves funding the following employees with IDEIA funds for the 2005-06 school year:

Name Position School Funding

Casey Amiss Instructional Asst. High School IDEIA –100%

Andrew Assini Instructional Asst. High School IDEIA –100%

Gina Faraone Instructional Asst. High School IDEIA –100%

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

Renee Senseman Instructional Asst. High School IDEIA –100%

Kevin Washington Instructional Asst. High School IDEIA –100%

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

5. Change Orders

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change order in the amount of $3,622 with Straga Brothers, Inc. to install new sliding glass doors in the trophy cases outside the auditorium as part of the renovation work.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a change order in the amount of $502.50 with Horizon Environmental Group, Inc. for additional fees that were required for environmental consulting at the High School for the flooring project.

6. Transportation Routes 2005-06

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

# of

Rte. # Destination Students Yearly Cost GW-25 CDC, Washington Twp. 5 $24,138.00

GW-26 Archbishop Damiano 6 $37,764.80

GW-27 Evergreen School 24 $42,702.50

GW-29 LARC School 1 $12,353.40

GW-32 Bankbridge Elem. West 1 $9,793.80

GW-34 Bancroft Neuro Health 1 $8,161.20

GW-35 Holly Dell School 1 $9,781.20

GW-38 GCIT Shuttle 14 $26,940.00

GW-39 Bankbridge East 1 $6,692.40

GW-41 West End School 14 $39,680.00

GW-42 Bankbridge South 3 $18,257.40

GW-47 GCIT Academy (p.m. only) 13 $4,212.00

b) 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 is provided by Gateway Regional School District as per the joint transportation agreement approved by the Board of Education in April, 2005. # of

Rte. # Destination students Yearly Cost GWS-2 CDC, Washington Twp. 2 $1,398.00

GWS-3 LARC School 2 $1,797.60

GWS-4 HollyDell 1 $1,048.50

GWS-5 Bankbridge South 1 $ 629.10

GWS-6 Archbishop Damiano 3 $2,297.10

GWS-9 Bankbridge Elementary 1 $ 699.00

c) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the

following transportation route costs for the 2005-06 fiscal year. This transportation is provided by Clearview Regional School District as per the joint transportation agreement approved by the Board of Education in April, 2005.

# of

Rte. # Destination students Yearly Cost CADA Abilities Center 1 $6,300.00

CBCS Sawtell Learning Center 1 $15,253.20

7. Disposal of Fixed Assets

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves disposing of the following fixed assets which have no fair market value:

High School 10’ kitchen counter with wooden top Tag # 000547

High School 6’ kitchen counter with wooden top Tag # 000548

1987 Nissan Pickup Tag # 2006020111

Cutter in Athletics Officer Tag # 000419

8. Integrated Pest Management Services

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves a contract from October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006 with Tri County Termite & Pest Control in the amount of $250. per month. Tri County Termite & Pest Control will provide integrated pest management services to the school district.

9. Middle School Teacher Preparation Grant with Rowan University

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Woodbury Public Schools participation in the New Jersey Consortium for Middle School Teacher Preparation Grant with Rowan University.

Items D1- D9

Motion: Mrs. Dennen Second: Ms. Moore

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No:

Item D7 – Ms. Hill – Can we offer these fixed assets to the Woodbury Community first?

Mr. Gwalthney – We should do this for all future disposals.

Item D6 – Mr. Clark – Please explain who’s getting bussed to Evergreen and West End.

Item D6 – Mr. Goodrich – Would it behoove us to buy another bus?

E. STUDENTS & PROGRAMS

1. Mentoring Plan

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Woodbury Mentoring Plan for New Teachers. (Exhibit 06-16)

2. Substance Abuse Prevention Program

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Substance Abuse Prevention Program. (Exhibit 06-17)

3. Emergency & Crisis Management Plan

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the Emergency & Crisis Management Plan. (Exhibit 06-18—Quick Reference Guide)

4. Extended School Year Placement – One-on-One Teacher Assistants

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract with Hollydell School to provide a one-on-one teacher assistant for a student #0000009 who attended the extended school year program. The total cost is $120.82 per diem for 30 days.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the contract with Gloucester County Special Services School District to provide a one-on-one teacher assistant for student #0001659 who attended the extended school year program. The total cost is $118.50 per diem for 30 days.

5. Hombeound Instruction

a) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves providing homebound instruction for student # 005298 from 9/26 – 10/24/05 for medical reasons. Dianne Clement is the tutor.

b) RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves contracting with Daniels & Associates to provide homebound instruction services for the 2005-06 school year at the rate of $32.00 per hour.

6. Out of District Placements

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

Out of Dist.

Student ID# Classif. Out of District Placement

0001918 MD GSSSD Child Development Center 0001143 MD Archway School – Atco

0001892 Preschool Disabled GCSSSD Child Development Center

0001479 ED Bankbridge North

0001919 Autistic GCSSSD Child Development Center

(start 9/19/05-30 day trial)

7. Gloucester County College Field Experience

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves providing two Gloucester County College students, Christopher McManas and Nina Feola, to participate in 14 hours of educational field experience at Woodbury High School beginning the week of October 20, 2005.

8. Changes to the 2005-06 School Calendar

RESOLVED that the Woodbury Board of Education hereby approves the following changes to the 2005-06 school calendar:

October 10, 2005 – School Closed – Faculty and Students

November 8, 2005 – School Closed – Faculty and Students

February 17, 2006 – Full Day In-Service – No School for Students

June 15, 2006 – Last day for Pre-School Students

June 16, 2006 – Last day for Grades K-12 Students

June 19, 2006 – Last day for Teachers

Items E1 – E8

Motion: Mrs. Dennen Second: Ms. Moore

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No:

Item #8 – Ms. Moore – Why did teachers single out October 10^th?

Item # E1 – Ms. Hill – Mentoring Plan – Very impressed with the plan. Pg. 89 – clear and measurable goals.

Item 5b – Is this a new contract? Is it in addition to the in-house tutors?

10. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

4. Superintendent’s Report – as submitted

· School Business Administrator’s Report – as submitted

Mr. Jones referenced the letter from Sterling regarding alcohol testing at their games. This Saturday we have a game.

11. FUTURE DATES

September 27, 2005 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

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

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

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

October 6, 2005 – NASA Family Night – 6:30 p.m. – High School

October 6, 2005 – Lunar Challenge Night – High School – 7:00 p.m.

October 11, 2005 – Finance Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

October 12, 2005 – Family Math Night – 6:30 p.m. – West End School

October 13, 2005– Lunar Challenge Night – High School

October 15, 2005 – Homecoming

October19, 2005 – Family Math Night – 6:30 p.m. – West End School

October 20, 2005 – Lunar Challenge Night – High School

October 20, 2005 – Policy Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Board Room

October 25, 2005 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

October 26, 2005 – Family Math Night – 6:30 p.m. – West End School

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

October 27, 2005 – Lunar Challenge Night – High School

November 7-11, 2005 – School closed for students

· November 7-9, 2005 – Teacher Inservice

· November 10-11, 2005 – School closed for staff

November 14 – 18, 2005 – Elementary/Middle School Parent Conferences

· November 14 – 18, 2005 – Early dismissal for students K-5

· November 16 – 17, 2005 – Early dismissal for students 6-8

November 22, 2005 – Property Committee Meeting – 6:00 p.m. – Room A4

November 22, 2005 – Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Board Room

November 23, 2005 – Early dismissal for students and staff

November 24, 25, 2005 – School closed for students and staff – Thanksgiving Holiday

12. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Property Committee – Richard Clark, Chairperson

· Discussed the Stadium Project and shared architectural photos.

· Discussed HVAC

· City approved the WAN Poles – Use variance

· Mr. Goodrich – Is it cheaper to tear up grass than artificial turf if an issue arises with wells located underneath

· Auditorium Chairs – There was 7 votes for the Hercules color - navy

Personnel Committee – Lynn Jennings Dennen, Chairperson

· WEA – We entered into mediation – he forwarded us to fact finding

· Received a letter last week that our 2 mediator names were forwarded to PERC

Finance Committee – Mary Ellen Moore, Chairperson

· October 11, 2005 – Preliminary look at 06-07 budget. We need to start structuring our wants and needs.

Communications Committee – Jerry Lonabaugh, Chairperson

Meeting last week –

· Focusing on what’s good that’s going on in school now

· Web Page – Ways to improve

· Other Vehicles of communication to get more involvement with public and the entire community – not just parents.

Policy Committee – Bill Goodrich, Chairperson – No Report

13. REPRESENTATIVES

NJSBA Legislative Delegate – Frank Gwalthney

· Referenced his email re: contacting legislators re: S1701

· National Level – mixed a voucher program with legislation to help Katrina victims

Gloucester County School Boards – Jerry Lonabaugh – No Report

City Council Liaison – William Goodrich – No Report

Ms. Hill – Did Alternative High School start on the 1^st day of school?

Mr. Jones – Yes

Ms. Hill – Where did the students come from? Did they roll over from last year?

Mr. Jones – Some rolled over, some were reassigned here from other schools.

14. MEETING REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC

Motion: Mr. Goodrich Second: Ms. Moore

Roll Call Vote: Yes: 8 No:

Item D1 – Mr. Chiesa – Sidebar agreement – What was it?

Referenced an email sent to Mrs. Pennell several months ago – the board notes just records the votes and not public comments

Mr. Jones – We’ll start putting minutes and the agenda on Website

Connie Belko – 605 Delaware St.

Please explain the Gifted and Talented Program with hiring of new teacher.

Everything we hear about injuries caused by turf – have we considered this?

What is the role of a mediator? Is it different than an arbitrator?

Debbie White –

Have approached other vendors to provide prices for bussing?

Is there anything that the citizens can do to help settle the teacher’s negotiations?

Anthony Chiesa –

A lot of programs have been cut over the years. If Mrs. White wants to join the PTA or other organizations to do fundraising.

Susan Saradacus-

Turf – If we decide this is the way to go, we need to make a very affirmative argument for this.

Mr. Clark – The referendum money was earmarked only for these projects.

Mr. Goodrich – If we don’t spend the referendum money the money goes back to the taxpayers.

Mr. Jenkins – 345 Glover St. – Encourage the Board to move cautiously with contract negotiations. Historically Woodbury has been very generous. We need to hold these increases down. Our tax rate is one of the highest in the State.

Turf Issue – Tough public relations sell with public. He understands the maintenance benefits.

Need binoculars from the track stands to see the track.

Tom Lewis – If someone associates us with putting turf on field it may affect future budget votes.

15. MEETING CLOSED AND ADJOURNMENT TO END BOARD MEETING AT 9:06 PM