24.06.2014 Views

April 17, 2012 - Shrewsbury Borough School District

April 17, 2012 - Shrewsbury Borough School District

April 17, 2012 - Shrewsbury Borough School District

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

SHREWSBURY BOROUGH BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />

SHREWSBURY, NEW JERSEY<br />

REGULAR MEETING<br />

TUESDAY, APRIL <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong><br />

MINUTES<br />

1.0 Opening Procedures<br />

1.1 Call to order – 7:32 p.m.<br />

1.2 Flag salute<br />

1.3 Opening Statement<br />

“Public notice of this was faxed to the Asbury Park Press on June 7, 2011 in accordance<br />

with the Open Public Meetings Act PL 1975 CH 231, effective January 16, 1976. Notice has<br />

been posted in the Fern Ross entrance and Bell Foyer entrance to <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> <strong>Borough</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong>. A copy of this notice is also on file in the office of the <strong>Borough</strong> Clerk.”<br />

1.4 Roll Call:<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood –left at 8:52 p.m.<br />

Mr. MacConnell, Superintendent<br />

Ms. Avento, Business Administrator<br />

2.0 Closed Executive Session<br />

2.1 It was motioned by Mr. Smallwood seconded by Mrs. Keale, to move into Closed Executive<br />

Session at 7:33 p.m. to discuss confidential personnel matters or Board Business and/or<br />

matters of attorney/client privilege and/or matters of litigation and/or negotiations or<br />

contractual matters from which the public may be excluded. Minutes of this meeting will be<br />

made available to the public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a voice vote, nine (9) members voted yes, no members were absent.


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 2<br />

2.2 It was motioned by Mrs. Kachinski, seconded by Mrs. Konefal, to reconvene into public<br />

session at 7:55 p.m.<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a voice vote, nine (9) members voted yes, no members were absent.<br />

3.0 Communications<br />

‣ Letter from Cindy Wiegers, the ARC of Monmouth Recreation Director to <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> <strong>Borough</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> thanking us for the use of the gym for their basketball program that won the gold medal<br />

in their division this year.<br />

4.0 Public Participation – Agenda Items Only – There was no public participation.<br />

5.0 Superintendent’s Report – Mr. MacConnell<br />

5.1 Superintendent’s Report<br />

Staff Presentation:<br />

‣ Teacher of the Year Presentation – Mr. Havard<br />

Mr. MacConnell and Mr. Costa presented Mr. Havard with the Teacher of the Year<br />

Award. Mr. MacConnell spoke about Mr. Havard career and accomplishments since he<br />

has been at SBS.<br />

Mr. Havard thanked the Board and Mr. MacConnell and his colleagues. He spoke about<br />

how special the process was from attending SBS as a student to then coming back as a<br />

teacher.


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 3<br />

It was motioned by Mrs. Barnes, seconded by Mrs. Kachinski, to have a short recess to Honor the<br />

Teacher of the Year at 8:10 p.m.<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a voice vote, nine (9) members voted yes.<br />

It was motioned by Mr. Smallwood, seconded by Mrs. Barnes, to reconvene into public session at<br />

8:28 p.m.<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

Mrs. Barnes X<br />

Ms. Hennelly X<br />

Mrs. Keale X<br />

Mrs. Konefal X<br />

Mr. Nelson X<br />

Mrs. Rieger X<br />

Mr. Smallwood X<br />

Mrs. Kachinski X<br />

Mr. Costa X<br />

On a voice vote, nine (9) members voted yes.<br />

5.1 Superintendent’s Report Continued:<br />

‣ The week of March 26 th - The SPTG sponsored Theater Week for Grades 1 st through 8 th<br />

Grade. A Drama Coach came to work with the students for a week prior to the show. The<br />

response for this activity was amazing from the students. The performance was on Friday,<br />

March 30 th and the students did a wonderful job with only practicing for a week.<br />

‣ Monday, <strong>April</strong> 2 nd and Tuesday, <strong>April</strong> 3 rd the SAIL Fair was held. I would like to Thank<br />

Mrs. Jauch for all her hard work on this magnificent exhibit.<br />

The students from Pre K – 8 th grade participated in the SAIL fair. They start working on<br />

their projects from January through <strong>April</strong>.<br />

The SAIL Fair exhibit is a fantastic way to see the amazing creativity and hard work the<br />

students have done in the past months.<br />

‣ On <strong>April</strong> 18 th – 20 th - The SPTG is sponsoring an Ocean Discovers Program for the 4 th – 6 th<br />

Grade students at 8:45 - 11:15 AM.<br />

The students will perform grade appropriate experiments regarding the environment.


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 4<br />

5.1 Superintendent’s Report Continued:<br />

‣ On <strong>April</strong> 21 st the SPTG Gala will be held from 7:00 – 11:00 PM at the <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> Fire<br />

House. This is a great event to raise funds for the school district.<br />

‣ The Rock Group Performance will be held on Friday, <strong>April</strong> 27 th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the<br />

Gym.<br />

‣ The 7th Grade will sponsor a Clothing Drive Fundraiser that will begin on Monday <strong>April</strong><br />

30 th to help the costs of the class trip.<br />

- Items must be bagged and dropped off under the awning near the gymnasium. The<br />

items can be dropped off the week of <strong>April</strong> 30 th .<br />

‣ May 4 th – 6 th – The Drama Department will be presenting a Seussical Performance in the<br />

gym. Tickets will be sold at the door. The times of the show are as follows:<br />

- May 4 th & 5 th , Friday and Saturday - 7:30 PM performance<br />

- May 6 th , Sunday - 2:30 PM performance<br />

‣ The Spring Concert will be held on Thursday, May 10 th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the Gym.<br />

Mr. Clar works with the students for weeks to prepare for this special evening.<br />

‣ Student Council Dance for Grades 5th - 8th will be held on Friday, May 11 th from 7:00 -<br />

9:00 PM. The 8 th Grade students will stay until 12:00 AM as it will be their end of year<br />

dance.<br />

It was motioned by Mr. Smallwood, seconded by Mr. Nelson, to approve items 5.2 through 5.4 as<br />

listed:<br />

5.2 Recommend the Board of Education approve the second reading of the following policies<br />

for the 2011 -<strong>2012</strong> school year:<br />

‣ Policy 1631 – Residency Requirement for Person Holding <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Office,<br />

Employment, or Position (New)<br />

‣ Policy 3324 – Right of Privacy – Teaching Staff Members (New)<br />

‣ Policy 4324 – Right of Privacy – Support Staff Members (New)<br />

‣ Policy 51<strong>17</strong> – Interdistrict Public <strong>School</strong> Choice (New)<br />

‣ Policy 5600 – Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy 7510 – Use of <strong>School</strong> Facilities – (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy 8613 – Waiver of Pupil Transportation (New)<br />

‣ Policy 9270 – Home <strong>School</strong>ing and Equivalent Education Outside the <strong>School</strong>s (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy 1220 – Employment of Chief <strong>School</strong> Administrator (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy 3159 – Teaching Staff Member/<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Reporting Responsibilities<br />

(Revised Policy/New Regulation)<br />

‣ Policy 8760 – Pupil Accident Insurance (Revised)<br />

5.3 Recommend the Board of Education approve the first reading of the following policies for<br />

the 2011 -<strong>2012</strong> school year:<br />

‣ Policy # 0142.1 - Nepotism – M (Revised)


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 5<br />

5.3 Continued:<br />

‣ Policy # 0<strong>17</strong>4 - Legal Services – M (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy # 0<strong>17</strong>7 - Professional Services – M (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy & Regulation # 1570 - Internal Controls – M (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy # 1620 - Administrative Employment Contracts (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy # 3351 - Healthy Workplace Environment (New)<br />

‣ Policy # 4351 - Healthy Workplace Environment (New)<br />

‣ Policy & Regulation # 5338 - Diabetes Management – M (New)<br />

‣ Policy & Regulation # 5533 - Pupil Smoking – M (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy & Regulation # 6111 - Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) – M<br />

(Revised)<br />

‣ Policy # 6360 - Political Contributions – M (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy & Regulation # 6471 - <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> Travel – M (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy # 6660 - Student Activity fund – M (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy # 7434 - Smoking On <strong>School</strong> Grounds – M (Revised)<br />

‣ Policy # 8461 - Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse – M<br />

(Revised)<br />

‣ Policy # 9700 - Special Interest Group (Revised)<br />

5.4 Recommend that the Board of Education approve the following meeting notice listing the<br />

Regular Meetings of the <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> Board of Education:<br />

Whereas notice is hereby given that pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act", PL 1975<br />

Chapter 231, the <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> Board of Education of the <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> <strong>Borough</strong><br />

<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> does herewith announce its schedule of meetings to be held during the period<br />

from <strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> to the next Reorganization Meeting of the Board in January 2013.<br />

Regular (Public) Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month, except for the<br />

June <strong>2012</strong> meeting which will be held on the fourth Tuesday, June 26, <strong>2012</strong>, no Regular<br />

Meeting will be held in July <strong>2012</strong>, the October <strong>2012</strong> meeting will be held on the 4 th Tuesday<br />

of the month, November <strong>2012</strong> meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of the month,<br />

December <strong>2012</strong> meeting, which will be held on the second Tuesday of the month.<br />

Meetings will convene at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />

with a Closed Executive Session.<br />

The public portion of the meeting will convene at 8:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is<br />

to act on all agenda items and any other business to come before the Board.<br />

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Business Administrator is hereby<br />

directed to advertise, post and maintain a copy of this resolution on the bulletin board at the<br />

Bell Entrance and the Fern Ross entrance and shall file a copy of same in the office, as well<br />

as in the office of the <strong>Borough</strong> Clerk of the <strong>Borough</strong> of <strong>Shrewsbury</strong>, and to forward copies<br />

to the Asbury Park Press and the Hub newspapers.


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 6<br />

5.4 Continued:<br />

NOTICE OF MEETING<br />

NOTICE is hereby given that at its Board Organization meeting held on <strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> the<br />

<strong>Shrewsbury</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> Board of Education formally adopted a schedule of meetings as follows:<br />

<strong>2012</strong> 2013<br />

Regular Meetings Regular Meetings T.B.D at Reorg Meeting in January<br />

Tuesday, May 15 th , <strong>2012</strong><br />

Tuesday, June 26, <strong>2012</strong><br />

July <strong>2012</strong> – No Meeting<br />

Tuesday, August 21, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Tuesday, September 18, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Tuesday, October 23, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Tuesday, November 13, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Tuesday, December 11, <strong>2012</strong><br />

All meetings will convene at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> <strong>Borough</strong> <strong>School</strong> with a<br />

Closed Executive Session. The public portion of the meeting will convene at 8:00 p.m. and will deal<br />

with actions which are scheduled in the published agenda for said meeting and such other matters as<br />

may require the attention of the Board. The public hearing on the administrative contracts will be held<br />

at the June 26, <strong>2012</strong> Board of Education Meeting.<br />

In the event of a change in the schedule or location of a meeting, proper notification will be sent to<br />

the newspaper and the appropriate notices will be posted.<br />

The Board of Education conducts its usual business as follows until the next reorganization<br />

meeting:<br />

‣ 1.0 Opening Procedures<br />

‣ 2.0 Closed Executive Session<br />

‣ 3.0 Communications<br />

‣ 4.0 Public Participation - Agenda Items Only<br />

‣ 5.0 Superintendent's Report<br />

‣ 6.0 Business Administrator's Report<br />

‣ 7.0 Facilities Committee<br />

‣ 8.0 Finance Committee<br />

‣ 9.0 Curriculum Committee<br />

‣ 10.0 Personnel Committee<br />

‣ 11.0 <strong>School</strong> & Community Relations<br />

‣ 12.0 Old Business<br />

‣ 13.0 New Business<br />

‣ 14.0 Public Participation<br />

‣ 15.0 President's Comments<br />

‣ 16.0 Closed Executive Session<br />

‣ <strong>17</strong>.0 Adjournment


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 7<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a roll call vote, nine (9) members voted yes.<br />

6.0 Business Administrator’s Report – Ms. Avento<br />

It was motioned by Mrs. Barnes, seconded by Mrs. Keale, to approve items 6.1 through 6.1.2 as<br />

amended:<br />

6.1 Recommend that the Board of Education approve the following minutes as amended:<br />

6.1.1 Executive Session Meeting / Public Hearing Minutes, March 26th, <strong>2012</strong><br />

6.1.2 Regular Meeting / Public Hearing Minutes, March 26th, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a voice vote, nine (9) members voted yes.<br />

7.0 Facilities Committee – Mr. Nelson<br />

7.1 Committee Report<br />

Mr. Nelson reported that the Committee met and discussed the following:<br />

‣ Eighth grade class gift for a bench around one of the trees in front of the school<br />

‣ New slide due to be installed by the end of the week


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 8<br />

Facilities Committee Report Continued:<br />

‣ The <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> Shade Tree Commission will be donating a white pine that was germinated<br />

in space. It will be planted in the open area behind Mr. MacConnell’s office.<br />

‣ The heating and A/C units have been repaired from the storm damage.<br />

8.0 Finance Committee – Mr. Smallwood<br />

8.1 Committee Report<br />

Mr. Smallwood reported that the Committee met prior to the Board Meeting to review the bills and<br />

claims, discuss budget strategies & current status of the budget, reviewed ongoing state directives<br />

and the items listed below:<br />

It was motioned by Mr. Smallwood, seconded by Mrs. Rieger, to approve items 8.2 through 8.11 as<br />

amended:<br />

8.2 Recommend that the Board of Education approve the following bills:<br />

March <strong>2012</strong> Payroll – 2nd half $ 190,<strong>17</strong>2.32<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Payroll – 1 st half $ 205,679.87<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>2012</strong> Bills & Claims $ 152,976.84<br />

Total $ 548,829.03<br />

8.3 Recommend that the Board of Education approve the following transactions within the<br />

2011-<strong>2012</strong> General Fund as amended:<br />

FROM AMOUNT TO AMOUNT<br />

11-000-230-890-03 1,000 11-000-251-340-01 1,000<br />

Admin. Misc.<br />

Other Purch Prof Svcs<br />

Rcl for Bank Fees<br />

11-000-261-420-03 5,000 11-000-263-610-01 5,000<br />

R&M Bldg<br />

Ground Supplies<br />

Trfr for Slide<br />

11-000-216-101-02 2,730 11-000-216-320-03 2,980<br />

Salary Speech ESY<br />

Purch Prof Student Svcs<br />

11-000-219-105-01 250<br />

CST Support Staff Salary<br />

Rcl for Addtl Funds Needed<br />

11-000-219-105-01 500 11-000-2<strong>17</strong>-106-02 500<br />

CST Support Staff Salary<br />

One to One Aide –Sub Salary<br />

Rcl for Addtl Funds Needed


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 9<br />

8.3 Continued:<br />

FROM AMOUNT TO AMOUNT<br />

11-000-219-105-01 370 11-000-219-610-01 970<br />

CST Support Staff Salary<br />

CST Supplies<br />

11-000-219-580-01 600<br />

CST Travel Exp<br />

Rcl for Addtl Funds Needed<br />

8.4 Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(e), I certify that as of March 31, <strong>2012</strong>, after review of<br />

the appropriations section of the monthly financial reports and upon consultation with<br />

appropriate district officials, to the best of my knowledge no major account or fund has been<br />

overextended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(b) and that sufficient funds are available to<br />

meet the district's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.<br />

________________________<br />

Debora Avento<br />

__________________<br />

Date<br />

8.5 Recommend that the Board Secretary’s Report for the month of March <strong>2012</strong> with the<br />

respective Treasurer’s Report be accepted, filed for audit, attached to, and made part of the<br />

official minutes of this meeting.<br />

8.6 Recommend that the Board of Education retroactively approve reimbursement to the parents<br />

of Student #<strong>17</strong>3 for the Wilson Reading Program rendered by The Total Learning Center as<br />

per the students IEP from December 1, 2011 through February 28, <strong>2012</strong> for 2 ~ 45 minute<br />

sessions/wk at $90.00/session, for six (6) weeks for a total of $1,080 for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong><br />

school year.<br />

8.7 Recommend that the Board of Education retroactively approve reimbursement to the parents<br />

of Student #<strong>17</strong>3 for the Wilson Reading Program rendered by The Total Learning Center as<br />

per the students IEP from March 1, <strong>2012</strong> through May 10, <strong>2012</strong> for nineteen (19) ~ 45<br />

minute sessions at $90.00/session, for a total of $1,710 for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong> school year.<br />

8.8 Recommend that the Board of Education retroactively approve Camp Excell to provide a<br />

social skills program for student # 166 from January 14, <strong>2012</strong> to March <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> at the rate<br />

of $90/day for 8 days for a total of $720 for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong> school year.<br />

8.9 Recommend that the Board of Education retroactively approve Joan DeMonte, physical<br />

therapist to provide physical therapy for student #5335405468 from <strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> to June<br />

30, <strong>2012</strong> at the rate of $100/hr. for 2 hours per week for 9 weeks for a total cost of $1,800<br />

for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong> school year.<br />

8.10 Recommend that the Board of Education approve Dr. Donna Merchant and / or Dr.<br />

Rodenhauer to perform an Audiological exam for CAP-D for student #538 at the rate of<br />

$550 for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong> school year.<br />

8.11 Recommend that the Board of Education approve the following damaged/obsolete<br />

books/furniture/miscellaneous items to be discarded as follows for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong> school<br />

year as listed.


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 10<br />

8.11 Continued:<br />

Quantity Description Serial # Reason<br />

2 Computer Monitors Princeton Digiview obsolete/broken<br />

1 Okidata Printer obsolete/broken<br />

1 Creative processor obsolete/broken<br />

1 Computer Keyboard obsolete/broken<br />

1 Dukane AV Matic Recorder obsolete/broken<br />

1 Card Catalog Metal Cabinet obsolete/broken<br />

1 Eyeglass washer obsolete/broken<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a roll call vote, nine (9) members voted yes.<br />

9.0 Curriculum Committee – Mrs. Rieger<br />

9.1 Committee Report<br />

Mrs. Rieger reported that the Committee met on <strong>April</strong> 4, <strong>2012</strong> and discussed the following:<br />

‣ Mr. Calandrillo presented to the committee the results of the March 21 st meeting between<br />

the administration and the teaching staff on articulation.<br />

‣ Mr. MacConnell shared with the committee the Study Island password and overview sheets<br />

for parents. The notice went home on <strong>April</strong> 5 th .<br />

It was motioned by Mrs. Rieger, seconded by Mr. Nelson, to approve item 9.2 through 9.3 as listed:<br />

9.2 Recommend that the Board of Education approve the following professional development<br />

for travel reimbursement expenditures for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong> school year:<br />

Program/<br />

Staff Member Workshop/Training Date Cost<br />

Megan Wolff Sensory Processing Disorder 5/9/12 $<strong>17</strong>9.99<br />

Workshop


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 11<br />

9.3 Recommend that the Board of Education approve the following list of paid holidays for<br />

all twelve-month employees for the <strong>2012</strong>–2013 school year:<br />

Independence Day Wednesday July 4, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Labor Day Monday September 3, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Rosh Hashanah Monday September <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Yom Kippur Wednesday September 26, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 22, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Thanksgiving Holiday Friday November 23, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Christmas Eve Monday December 24, <strong>2012</strong><br />

Christmas Day Tuesday December 25, <strong>2012</strong><br />

New Year’s Eve Monday December 31, <strong>2012</strong><br />

New Year’s Day Tuesday January 1, 2013<br />

Martin Luther King Day Monday January 21, 2013<br />

President’s Day Monday February 18, 2013<br />

Good Friday Friday March 29, 2013<br />

Memorial Day Monday May 27, 2013<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a roll call vote, nine (9) members voted yes.<br />

10.0 Personnel Committee – Mrs. Kachinski<br />

10.1 Committee Report<br />

Mrs. Kachinski reported that the Personnel Committee met on <strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> and discussed<br />

matters of a confidential nature.<br />

It was motioned by Mrs. Kachinski, seconded by Mrs. Konefal, to approve items 10.2 through 10.4<br />

as amended:<br />

10.2 Recommend that the Board of Education approve Joleen Williamson for the full time<br />

Instructional Aide position at the rate of $15.08 per hour effective Wednesday, <strong>April</strong> 18,<br />

<strong>2012</strong> for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong> school year.<br />

10.3 Recommend that the Board of Education approve Nancy Baker for one additional day per<br />

week effective <strong>April</strong> 20 th , <strong>2012</strong> for the remainder of the 2011-<strong>2012</strong> for the school year.


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 12<br />

10.4 Recommend the Board of Education approve the following retroactive salaries for the 12<br />

month employees for the 2011-<strong>2012</strong> school year:<br />

Support Staff:<br />

Janice Bazydlo $53,8<strong>17</strong><br />

Kathleen Pompei $34,738<br />

Laura Galante $35,316<br />

Michele DiStefano $30,600<br />

Mary Beth Wheeler $29,000<br />

Michael Tillett $55,000<br />

Donna Leston $61,289<br />

Administration:<br />

Brent MacConnell Superintendent $150,689<br />

Debi Avento Business Administrator $116,103<br />

Anthony Calandrillo CST Director $102,000<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a roll call vote, nine (9) members voted yes.<br />

11.0 <strong>School</strong> and Community Relations – Mrs. Keale<br />

12.1 Committee Report<br />

Mrs. Keale reported that the Committee met on <strong>April</strong> 4, <strong>2012</strong> and discussed the following:<br />

‣ SBS Students will participate in Paint the Town Pink decorating ornaments, making<br />

luminaries and painting school windows pink along with other activities.<br />

‣ Pictures on the website are being updated<br />

12.0 Old Business – There was no old business.


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 13<br />

13.0 New Business<br />

‣ Mrs. Barnes expressed that it is the Board’s feeling that in the future, the Board would like<br />

to encourage the SBEA to make the salary guides more equitable in the distribution of the<br />

overall percentage increase.<br />

It was motioned by Mr. Smallwood, and seconded by Mrs. Kachinski, to approve the following as<br />

listed:<br />

Recommend that the <strong>Shrewsbury</strong> Board of Education approve the S.B.E.A. salary guides as<br />

presented pending S.B.E.A. ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement and the salary guides.<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mr. Smallwood<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a roll call vote, nine (9) members voted yes.<br />

14.0 Public Participation – There was no public participation.<br />

15.0 President’s Comments – Mr. Costa<br />

Mr. Costa thanked Mr. Smallwood for serving with distinction. He mentioned that they both joined<br />

the Board at the same time and served on the Finance Committee together during very difficult<br />

financial times for the district. In the first year of his term, the state aid for the district was cut<br />

approximately 90%. Mr. Smallwood was instrumental in keeping the programs in district in tact.<br />

Mr. Costa applauded his service and stated that he was sorry to see him go.<br />

Mr. Smallwood thanked the Board and commented that they are really making a difference in<br />

student’s lives and making everything better for the teachers and the students in <strong>Shrewsbury</strong>.<br />

Mr. Smallwood stepped down from the Board of Education.<br />

Mr. Costa stated that there were three really good candidates that have submitted letters of interest<br />

for the Board vacancy. He noted that for the ones not selected tonight, that they are eligible to run<br />

for the two open seats in the November <strong>2012</strong> election. The deadline for filing petitions is June 5 th ,<br />

<strong>2012</strong> with the Monmouth County Clerk.<br />

The Board heard each of the candidate’s statements as to why they would be a good candidate to fill<br />

the Board Vacancy.


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 14<br />

16.0 Closed Executive Session<br />

16.1 It was motioned by Mrs. Rieger, seconded by Mr. Nelson, to move into Closed Executive<br />

Session at 8:52 p.m. to discuss confidential personnel matters and/or matters of<br />

attorney/client privilege and/or matters of litigation and/or negotiations or contractual<br />

matters from which the public may be excluded. Minutes of this meeting will be made<br />

available to the public when the need for confidentiality no longer exists.<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a voice call vote, eight (8) members voted yes.<br />

16.2 It was motioned by Mrs. Kachinski, seconded by Mrs. Barnes, to reconvene into public<br />

session at 9:16 p.m.<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a voice vote, eight (8) members voted yes.<br />

<strong>17</strong>.0 Boardsmanship<br />

<strong>17</strong>.1 The President called for a vote for a candidate to fill the Board vacancy:<br />

It was motioned by Mrs. Kachinski, seconded by Mrs. Konefal that the Board of Education select<br />

Kathleen Ward to fill the Board Vacancy.


Regular Meeting Minutes<br />

<strong>April</strong> <strong>17</strong>, <strong>2012</strong> Page 15<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a roll call vote, eight (8) members voted yes.<br />

The new Board Member, Mrs. Kathleen Ward was sworn in (Oath of Office) and seated.<br />

18.0 Adjournment<br />

18.1 It was motioned by Mrs. Konefal, seconded by Mrs. Rieger, to adjourn the meeting at<br />

9:20 p.m.<br />

Mrs. Barnes<br />

Ms. Hennelly<br />

Mrs. Rieger<br />

Mrs. Keale<br />

Mrs. Konefal<br />

Mr. Nelson<br />

Mrs. Kachinski<br />

Mr. Costa<br />

Mrs. Ward<br />

AYE NAY ABSTAIN ABSENT COMMENTS<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

X<br />

On a voice vote, nine (9) members voted yes.<br />

Respectfully Submitted,<br />

Debora Avento<br />

Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!