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Board Minutes<br />
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Board Office – 7:00 PM<br />
1. Board President Mrs. Corbin called the Regular Meeting of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> Township Board of<br />
Education to order at 7:00 PM. The meeting was held at the Board Office, Maple Meade School.<br />
2. Flag Salute to Assembly<br />
3. On a Roll call the following members were present: Mr. Higham, Mrs. Hirschoff, Mr. Liguori, Mr.<br />
Malvone, Mrs. Moondra, Mrs. Padovano, Mr. Tirumala and Mrs. Corbin<br />
Absent: Rubenstein<br />
Also present were Superintendent, Dr. Zychowski; Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business, Mr.<br />
Riehman, and Board Attorney, Mr. Vignuolo<br />
Student Representative: Present: William Gerr and Tanya Witlen<br />
4. Board President’s Statement<br />
The New Jersey Open Public Meetings Law was enacted to insure the right of the public to have<br />
advance notice of and to attend the meetings of public bodies, at which any business affecting their<br />
interests is discussed or acted upon. In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Law, the public<br />
notice of this meeting, which included the time, date and location, was distributed by 3:00 PM on<br />
Tuesday, March 18, 20<strong>08</strong> in the following manner:<br />
PRESENTATIONS:<br />
A. Posted on the Bulletin Board reserved for announcements in the Board Office, Old<br />
George Road, <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong><br />
B. Mailed to the Home News Tribune, Sentinel, Star Ledger and the Clerk of the Township<br />
of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong><br />
C. Delivered to the nine (9) duly elected board members<br />
1. NBTHS – Robotics Team<br />
Be it resolved by the Board of Education that the following resolution be approved:<br />
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes the efforts of our students to perfo<strong>rm</strong> at their<br />
highest level of academic competition, it also recognizes the accomplishment of exceptional<br />
achievement; and,<br />
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes the importance of the pursuit of academic<br />
excellence, and values student accomplishments, and it wishes to make known its pleasure to<br />
those teachers, advisors and students who have put forth a consistent effort throughout their high<br />
school careers; and,<br />
WHEREAS, through leadership of the Robotix advisors, coaches, adult leaders, alumni coaches<br />
and Bristol Meyers sponsor tradesmen, and with a fi<strong>rm</strong> dete<strong>rm</strong>ination to be diligent while<br />
preserving excellence, they stand among their peers and represented the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong><br />
Township High School, and themselves, in an exemplary manner;<br />
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this public acclaim be given to the Raider<br />
Robotix team through this resolution for a first place finish, for the third consecutive year, as New<br />
Jersey Champions at the New Jersey Regional Tournament.<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Raider Robotix team shall be recognized appropriately,<br />
and that a copy of this resolution be spread in the pe<strong>rm</strong>anent minutes of this Board.
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 2<br />
2. Proclamation given to Livingston Park School – 20<strong>08</strong> New Jersey School of Character<br />
Be it resolved by the Board of Education that the following resolution be approved:<br />
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes the efforts of our staff to perfo<strong>rm</strong> above the<br />
highest levels of academic standards, it also recognizes the accomplishment of exceptional<br />
achievement; and,<br />
WHEREAS, the Board of Education recognizes the importance of the pursuit of academic<br />
excellence, and values teaching accomplishments, and it wishes to make known its pleasure to<br />
those teachers who have put forth a consistent effort throughout their teaching careers; and,<br />
WHEREAS, with a fi<strong>rm</strong> dete<strong>rm</strong>ination to be diligent while preserving excellence, they stand<br />
among their peers and represented the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> Township School District, and<br />
themselves, in an exemplary manner;<br />
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this public acclaim be given to the staff of<br />
Livingston Park School for their recognition as a 20<strong>08</strong> New Jersey School of Character.<br />
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the staff at Livingston Park School shall be recognized<br />
appropriately, and that a copy of this resolution be spread in the pe<strong>rm</strong>anent minutes of this Board.<br />
3. Mrs. Segally, a teacher at John Adams, was the recipient of the Japan Fulbright Memorial<br />
Fund Teacher Program. A presentation by John Adams students was given about Japan.<br />
MEETING MINUTES:<br />
5. A motion was made by Mr. Malvone and seconded by Mrs. Padovano to approve the following Board<br />
minutes:<br />
Special Meeting - March 1, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Special Meeting - March 5, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Executive Session - March 5, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Special Meeting - March 11, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Conference Meeting - March 12, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Special Meeting - March 17, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Executive Session - March 17, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Regular Public Meeting - March 19, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Executive Session A and B - March 19, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Special Meeting - March 26, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
The results of the motion were: All present voted aye.<br />
6. Communications: None<br />
REPORTS:<br />
7. A motion was made by Mr. Malvone and seconded by Mrs. Hirrschoff to approve the following<br />
reports:<br />
Administrative Report<br />
• Isaac Lee, grade 12 and Mark Enache, grade 11won 1st and 3rd place awards respectively, for their<br />
photography entries in the annual "Congressional Art Competition" sponsored by Rush Holt. This<br />
competition is held nationwide in every Congressional District, culminating in the grand prizewinners from<br />
each District having their works displayed in the Capitol Building for a full year. Although Isaac's photo<br />
did not win the Grand Prize, it garnered enough attention from the judges that Rep. Holt will have his work<br />
on display in his offices in Washington for a full year.<br />
• Pamela Reyes, grade 11, entered her hand-thrown ceramic pitcher in the annual "Clay in Mind"<br />
exhibit/competition in Burlington, NJ this past weekend earning a 2nd place finish. Her pitcher is now on<br />
display at the Clay Studio in Philadelphia, where it will remain for the next several weeks.<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 3<br />
• Amit Singh, grade 11, won the Greater Middlesex Conference First Singles Tennis Tournament on<br />
Saturday, held at Thomas Edison Park at Middlesex County College. Amit joins his brother, Gaurav, the<br />
2005 champion for <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong>, as a GMC first-singles champion.<br />
• Rishi Tirumala, grade 10, auditioned for the Region II Jazz Band and was awarded First Chair Alto<br />
Saxophone. This ensemble encompasses every school in Central Jersey.<br />
• Sandra Roberts, Student Assistance Counselor, has received her State certification for Disaster Response<br />
Crisis Counselor. She joins Val Elko and Colleen Kacerosky in this very prestigious distinction.<br />
• Mariano Buttitta, technology teacher at Linwood, has been awarded the Technology Teaching Excellence<br />
award by the New Jersey Technology Education Association.<br />
Student Report - Tanya Witlen<br />
• Talent Show Fund Raiser went well.<br />
• Mr. Chesler is the in Advisor for Student Government Organization. Elections of officers will be<br />
taking place.<br />
The results of the motion were:<br />
8. Committee Reports: None<br />
9. A motion was made by Mr. Higham and seconded by Mrs. Padovano to approve the following consent<br />
agenda items as listed<br />
The results of the motion were: Aye: Mr. Higham, Mrs. Hirrschoff, Mr. Liguori (10 a-e, g-y, 11- 20), Mr.<br />
Malvone, Mrs. Moondra, Mrs. adovano, Mr. Tirumala, Mrs. Corbin Abstain: Mr. Liguori (10 f)<br />
PERSONNEL:<br />
10. Action relative to certified personnel, for the 2007-20<strong>08</strong> school year, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent of <strong>Schools</strong>:<br />
a) accept with regret the resignation of William Haber, Mathematics Teacher, NBTHS, who is<br />
retiring as of June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong>, after 21 years of service<br />
b) accept with regret the resignation of Patricia Weinstock, Elementary Teacher, Judd, who is<br />
retiring as of June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong>, after 31 years of service<br />
c) accept the resignation of the following personnel:<br />
David Andreen, Business Teacher, NBTHS, effective March 31, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Melissa Cosentino, Speech Teacher, District, May 12, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Lauren Crouch, Teacher of the Handicapped, Judd, effective June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Faith DeJean, 2/5 th Computer Teacher, Judd, effective June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Kelly Drennan, Elementary Teacher, Parsons, effective June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Jennifer Kline, Elementary Teacher, Judd, effective June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Lisa Robinson, Elementary Teacher, John Adams, effective June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
d) accept the resignation of the following NBTHS Advisor, effective April 7, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
Arline Lohli, Student Government Organization Advisor<br />
e) approve the appointment of the following NBTHS Advisor, effective April 7, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
Joel Chesler, Student Government Organization Advisor - $4,119 (prorated)<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 4<br />
f) approve a family medical leave of absence for the following personnel:<br />
Theresa Bohnyak, Science Teacher, NBTHS, effective April 23, <strong>30</strong><strong>08</strong> through June<br />
<strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Amy Buckney, Teacher of the Handicapped, Linwood, effective April 22, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
through June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Jessica Cirafesi, Teacher of the Handicapped, Linwood, effective April 11, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
through June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Kristin Gristina, Language Arts Coordinator, Livingston Park, effective April 28,<br />
20<strong>08</strong> through June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Julianne Moritz, Computer Teacher, Linwood, effective May 7, 20<strong>08</strong> through June<br />
<strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Lynne Pizzulli, Elementary Teacher, Livingston Park, effective April 14, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
through June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
g) approve a childcare leave of absence for the following personnel:<br />
Stacie Oliveri, Elementary Teacher, Judd, effective April 15, 20<strong>08</strong> through June <strong>30</strong>,<br />
20<strong>08</strong><br />
h) approve the voluntary transfer of the following certified personnel with no change in<br />
compensation:<br />
Gracelyn Molina, Art Teacher, from Parsons to NBTHS, effective May 12, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
until end of assignment (medical: Lupo)<br />
Geraldine Needles, Elementary Teacher, from Judd to Computer Teacher, Linwood,<br />
effective April 7, 20<strong>08</strong> (medical: Moritz)<br />
i) approve the reassignment of the following certified personnel:<br />
Susan Gons, Teacher of the Handicapped, from .5 John Adams to .5 Judd and .5<br />
John Adams, effective February 21, 20<strong>08</strong> (increased enrollment)<br />
Allison Hart, from full time Academic Support Teacher, Livingston Park to .5<br />
Academic Support Teacher and .5 Language Arts Coordinator, (salary<br />
includes $1,912 Coordinator stipend), prorated, effective April 14, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(medical: Gristina)<br />
Jacqueline Maroccia, from .5 Academic Support Teacher, Livingston Park to .5<br />
Language Arts Coordinator, (salary includes $1,912 Coordinator stipend),<br />
prorated, effective April 14, 20<strong>08</strong> (medical: Gristina)<br />
j) approve the appointment of the following long-te<strong>rm</strong> substitutes at the rate of $100 per day:<br />
Melanie Clark, Academic Support Teacher, Livingston Park, effective May 5, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
through June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> (reassignment: Maroccia and A. Hart)<br />
Joanna Graziani, Elementary Teacher, Judd, effective April 7, 20<strong>08</strong> through June <strong>30</strong>,<br />
20<strong>08</strong> (transfer: Needles)<br />
Catherine McElroy, Elementary Teacher, Parsons, effective May 2, 20<strong>08</strong> through<br />
June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> (medical: G. Rozycki)<br />
k) approve the following Project ASSIST, Project WISE, teacher at the professional hourly rate<br />
of $41.01, for the 2007-20<strong>08</strong> school year, effective April 1, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
Cari Johnson – Livingston Park<br />
Adrianne Prosini - Livingston Park<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 5<br />
l) approve the appointment of the following pe<strong>rm</strong>anent substitute at the per diem rate of $224.96<br />
with benefits through June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
Shari Tave, Elementary Teacher, Livingston Park, effective April 4, 20<strong>08</strong> (medical:<br />
Levin)<br />
m) approve the appointment of the following pe<strong>rm</strong>anent substitute at the per diem rate of $224.96<br />
with benefits through May 8, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
Sally Shamy, Elementary Teacher, Judd, effective April 8, 20<strong>08</strong> (medical:<br />
McSherry)<br />
n) approve the appointment of the following personnel (salary includes $217 professional<br />
development stipend):<br />
Katherine O’Connor, Business Teacher, NBTHS, at an annual salary of $45,209<br />
(Bachelor’s Level, Step A), prorated, effective April 1, 20<strong>08</strong>, (CEAS:<br />
Comprehensive Business) (resignation: Andreen)<br />
o) approve the appointment of the following Teacher as a mentor for a provisional staff member<br />
at the State recommended rate shown below (mentor fee paid by the Provisional Teacher),<br />
effective April 1, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
NBTHS Mentor Provisional Teacher<br />
Fay Colligan - $270*<br />
Katherine O’Connor<br />
Rosita Hamilton - $270* William Ojeda<br />
*partial payment for the 2007-20<strong>08</strong> school year<br />
p) approve the appointment of the following substitute teachers:<br />
Constance Blake - Cty. Cert.<br />
Carolyn Forney - Standard Cert.<br />
Rubygaile Franco - Cty. Cert.<br />
Leigh-Ann Holsten – Standard<br />
Robert Penick - Cty. Cert.<br />
Gwen Cox-Roberts - Standard Cert.<br />
q) approve the following substitute nurse:<br />
Ellen Patrick - Cty. Cert.<br />
r) approve the following home instructors:<br />
Rhoda Coleman<br />
Louise Labos<br />
Andrea LaMagra<br />
Andrew Schuh<br />
s) approve the change in the return date for the following personnel:<br />
Jennifer Williams, LDTC, District, childcare leave, from September 1, 20<strong>08</strong> to April<br />
21, 2009<br />
t) approve payment of $25 per hour for the following student activity chaperones:<br />
(account number 11-402-100-101)<br />
Marie Fedorczyk – NBTHS, March Madness – March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Timothy Huber – NBTHS, March Madness – March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Rosita Hamilton – NBTHS, March Madness – March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 6<br />
Keith Sawyer-Dolby – NBTHS, March Madness – March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Donald Smutko – NBTHS, March Madness – March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Sidney Dawson, III – NBTHS – Talent Show – April 4, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Robert Goldman – NBTHS – Talent Show – April 4, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Erin Ramirez – NBTHS – Talent Show – April 4, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Sean Tonne – NBTHS – Talent Show – April 4, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Margaret Wright – NBTHS – Talent Show – April 4, 20<strong>08</strong> – 3.5 hours<br />
Joel Chesler - NBTHS - Soccer Tournament - April 16, 20<strong>08</strong> - 2.5 hours<br />
John Cogan - NBTHS - Soccer Tournament - April 16, 20<strong>08</strong> - 2.5 hours<br />
Susan Keenan - NBTHS - Soccer Tournament - April 16, 20<strong>08</strong> - 2.5 hours<br />
Andrea LaMagra - NBTHS - Soccer Tournament - April 16, 20<strong>08</strong> - 2.5 hours<br />
Paul LaMagra - NBTHS - Soccer Tournament - April 16, 20<strong>08</strong> - 2.5 hours<br />
u) approve payment to the following Flex Day presenters at the rate of $65 per hour:<br />
Presenter Workshop Name Date<br />
Total<br />
Hours<br />
Cantillon, Thomas Hamlet Meets The Godfather 2/5/20<strong>08</strong>, 2/12/20<strong>08</strong>, 2/19/20<strong>08</strong> 6<br />
Johnstone, Sherry Epipen Designee Training 3/11/20<strong>08</strong> 1<br />
Morrison, Jacqueline Aed Certification Training 3/5/20<strong>08</strong> 2<br />
Morrison, Jacqueline Aed Certification Training 3/4/20<strong>08</strong> 2<br />
Murphy, Lynda World Language Dept. - Fo<strong>rm</strong>atting 4/8/2<strong>08</strong> 1<br />
Plafker, Roxsene Epipen Designee Training 3/11/20<strong>08</strong>, 3/12/20<strong>08</strong> 2<br />
Smith, Brent Let's Write 4/8/20<strong>08</strong> 4<br />
Tirella, Anthony Cooperative Learning 2/26/20<strong>08</strong>, 3/4/20<strong>08</strong>, 3/11/20<strong>08</strong> 6<br />
v) approve a change in degree level for the following:<br />
(account number 11-140-100-101)<br />
Adalis Alvarez-Craft, World Language Teacher/Dean, NBTHS, from $54,373<br />
(Master’s Level, Step F) to an annual salary of $55,723 (Master’s +<strong>30</strong><br />
Level, Step F), (salary includes $217 professional development stipend),<br />
effective April 1, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
w) approve the placement of the following personnel doing student fieldwork for the 2007-20<strong>08</strong><br />
school year:<br />
Lisa Bowers 40 hours John Adams April 21 - 25, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Amber Malik 10 hours Parsons April 11 - May 5, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Jill Pearson 6 hours Judd April 1 - 15, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
x) rescind the motion of March 19, 20<strong>08</strong> for Melissa French, 90 hours of student teaching<br />
fieldwork, Linwood, effective March 3, 20<strong>08</strong>.<br />
y) rescind the motion of February 20, 20<strong>08</strong> for Lauren Lix, 90 hours of student teaching<br />
fieldwork, Livingston Park, effective January 21, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
11. Action relative to certified personnel, for the 20<strong>08</strong>-2009 school year, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent of <strong>Schools</strong>:<br />
All appointments are subject to the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> Township Council passing a<br />
revised 20<strong>08</strong>-2009 budget that provides sufficient funding<br />
a) approve the appointment of the following certified personnel (salary includes $227<br />
professional development stipend), effective September 1, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
Kelly Gibson, Elementary Teacher, Parsons, at an annual salary of $47,950<br />
(Bachelor’s Level, Step C), (Standard: Elementary) (retirement: Dreger)<br />
(account number 11-120-100-101)<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 7<br />
Matthew Pask, Elementary Teacher, Judd, at an annual salary of $50,250 (Master’s<br />
Level, Step A), (CEAS pending: Elementary) (retirement: Weinstock)<br />
(account number 11-120-100-101)<br />
Brett Severino, Mathematics, NBTHS, at an annual salary of $47,350, (Bachelor’s<br />
Level, Step A), (CEAS: Mathematics) (retirement: A. Conlon)<br />
(account number 11-140-100-101)<br />
Jacquelyn Wallace, Elementary Teacher, Judd, at an annual salary of $47,350,<br />
(Bachelor’s Level, Step A), (CEAS: Elementary) (resignation: Kline)<br />
(account number 11-120-100-101)<br />
Jessica Wolf, Elementary Teacher, John Adams, at an annual salary of $50,250<br />
(Master’s Level, Step A), (CEAS pending: Elemenatary) (resignation:<br />
Robinson) (account number 11-120-100-101)<br />
Stephanie Zottoli, Mathematics Teacher, NBTHS, at an annual salary of $50,250<br />
(Master’s Level, Step A), (CEAS pending: Mathematics) (retirement:<br />
Haber) (account number 11-140-100-101)<br />
b) approve a family medical leave of absence for the following personnel:<br />
Theresa Bohnyak, Science Teacher, NBTHS, effective September 1, 20<strong>08</strong> through<br />
September 24, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Julianne Moritz, Computer Teacher, Linwood, effective September 1, 20<strong>08</strong> through<br />
October 8, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
c) approve a childcare leave of absence for the following personnel:<br />
Theresa Bohnyak, Science Teacher, NBTHS, effective September 25, 20<strong>08</strong> through<br />
June <strong>30</strong>, 2009 (account number 11-140-100-101)<br />
d) approve a sabbatical leave for the following:<br />
Rebecca Schantzenbach, English Teacher, NBTHS, to be paid at three-quarters<br />
salary, at an annual salary of $53,313 (Bachelor’s Level, Step F) (salary<br />
includes $227 professional development stipend and $450 longevity),<br />
effective September 1, 20<strong>08</strong> through June <strong>30</strong>, 2009<br />
(account number 11-140-100-101)<br />
e) approve the reassignment of the following certified personnel:<br />
Jennifer Herrick, Computer Teacher, Judd, from part time to full time, at an annual<br />
salary of $58,850 (Bachelor’s Level, Step H), (salary includes $227<br />
professional development stipend and $800 longevity) (resignation:<br />
DeJean) (account number 11-120-100-101)<br />
f) approve the appointment of the following non-tenured Administrator/Supervisor for the 20<strong>08</strong>-<br />
2009 school year (salary includes $227 professional development stipend):<br />
Jason Lester, Assistant Principal, NBTHS, at a salary of $107,935 (Step 4), effective<br />
July 1, 20<strong>08</strong> (reassignment of Brotschul and Emanuel)<br />
(account number 11-000-240-103)<br />
12. Action relative to non-certified personnel, for the 2007-20<strong>08</strong> school year, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent of <strong>Schools</strong>:<br />
a) accept the resignation of the following non-certified personnel:<br />
Lori Malone, Instructional Aide, Livingston Park, effective May 2, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(account number 11-190-100-106)<br />
Sreevijayalsh Palaniswamy, Lunchroom/Playground Aide, Parsons, effective April<br />
<strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> (account number 11-000-262-110)<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 8<br />
b) approve the change of resignation date for the following non-certified personnel:<br />
Jill Andrews, Instructional Aide, Linwood, from April 1, 20<strong>08</strong> to April 2, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(account number 11-190-100-106)<br />
c) approve payment to Jill Calandruccio, Step J, on the 12 month secretarial guide, effective<br />
March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> through April 11, 20<strong>08</strong> (leave of absence: Santi) (account number 11-000-<br />
240-105)<br />
d) approve a change of assignment for the following non-certified personnel:<br />
(account number 11-190-100-106)<br />
Melanie Clark, Instructional Aide, from Livingston Park to Parsons, effective April<br />
9, 20<strong>08</strong> through May 2, 20<strong>08</strong> (student transferred)<br />
Diana Dilworth, Instructional Aide, Linwood from 6.25 hours daily to 6.5 hours<br />
daily, effective April 2, 20<strong>08</strong> (additional assistance needed)<br />
Lillian Mazzei, Instructional Aide, Linwood, from 6.25 daily hours to 6.5 hours<br />
daily, effective April 4, 20<strong>08</strong> (resignation: Andrews)<br />
Tracey Razzano, Building Aide, to Instructional Aide, 6.5 hours daily, Linwood, at<br />
an hourly rate of $10.69 (Step C) (salary includes $262 Academic Support<br />
stipend), prorated, effective April 4, 20<strong>08</strong> (reassignment: Mazzei)<br />
e) approve the appointment of the following non-certified personnel:<br />
Alexis Fischer, Instructional Aide, Parsons, at an hourly rate of $12.09 (Step G), 6.25<br />
hours daily, (salary includes $262 Academic Shadow stipend), prorated,<br />
effective April 14, 20<strong>08</strong> (reassignment: M. Clark)<br />
(account number 11-190-100-106)<br />
Vijayalakshmi Rameshkumar, Lunchroom/Playground Aide, Parsons, at an hourly<br />
rate of $8.19 (Step A), 2 hours daily, (salary includes $105<br />
Lunchroom/Playground Aide stipend), prorated, effective April 17, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(replacement: Koch) (account number 11-000-262-110)<br />
Karen Rodriguez, Building Aide, Linwood, at an hourly rate of $9.19 (Step A), 7.5<br />
hours daily, (salary includes $314 Building Aide stipend), prorated,<br />
effective April 4, 20<strong>08</strong> (reassignment: T. Razzano)<br />
(account number 11-000-262-110)<br />
Francisca Salvador, Custodian, NBTHS, at the annual salary of $28,359, (Step A),<br />
effective May 1, 20<strong>08</strong> (reassignment: F. Salvador)<br />
(account number 11-000-262-100)<br />
f) approve a military leave of absence for the following personnel:<br />
Gerald Macfarlan, Custodian, Livingston Park, effective April 7, 20<strong>08</strong> through April<br />
24, 20<strong>08</strong> (account number 11-000-262-100)<br />
g) approve a family medical leave of absence, without pay, for the following non-certified<br />
personnel:<br />
Lucero Miloc, Bus Driver, District, effective March 17, 20<strong>08</strong> through April 27, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(account number 11-000-270-160)<br />
h) approve a leave of absence without pay or benefits for the following non-certified personnel:<br />
Janet Tatum, Bus Driver, District, from April 1, 20<strong>08</strong> to April 11, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(account number 11-000-270-160<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 9<br />
i) approve a leave of absence without pay for the following non-certified personnel:<br />
Sonia Beltran, Secretary, District, effective April 10, 20<strong>08</strong> (PM) to May 15, 20<strong>08</strong> or<br />
sooner, to be dete<strong>rm</strong>ined by the Superintendent<br />
Alexis Fischer, Instructional Aide, Parsons, effective April 28, 20<strong>08</strong> through May 2,<br />
20<strong>08</strong> (account number 11-190-100-106)<br />
Erum Ladak, Lunchroom/Playground Aide, Parsons, effective April 28, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
through May 2, 20<strong>08</strong> (account number 11-000-262-100)<br />
Donna Santi, Secretary, NBTHS, effective April 3, 20<strong>08</strong> through April 11, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(account number 11-000-240-105<br />
j) approve payment to Thomas Bohnyak, Maintenance, District, for the following contractual<br />
reimbursable vacation days for a total not to exceed $2,699.25:<br />
(account number 11-000-291-290-77-10)<br />
Vacation Days:<br />
07/<strong>08</strong> Earned - 12.5 days - $215.94 per diem, for a total of $2,699.25<br />
k) approve payment to Margaret Koch, Lunchroom/Playground Aide, Parsons, for the following<br />
contractual reimbursable sick days:<br />
(account number 11-190-100-106)<br />
225.5 days at the per diem rate of $10.09, for a total not to exceed $2,274.42<br />
13. Approve the following action relative to classified students, curriculum and instruction, and<br />
miscellaneous items for the 2007-20<strong>08</strong> school year:<br />
a) approve home instruction for the following students:<br />
#062376, effective February 20, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#077870, effective March 11, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#<strong>08</strong><strong>08</strong><strong>08</strong>, effective April 4, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#<strong>08</strong>1761, effective March 3, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#<strong>08</strong>5791, effective April 2, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#<strong>08</strong>6555, effective April 17, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#090225, effective March 19, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#09<strong>04</strong>71, effective April 17, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#090767, effective April 17, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#092353, provided by Bergen County Special Services School District at Touchstone<br />
Hall, 10 hours weekly, at the rate of $52 per hour, effective March 10, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#094735, effective April 17, 20<strong>08</strong> (Interim)<br />
#100335, provided by UMDNJ, 5 hours weekly, at the rate of $55 per hour, effective<br />
April 8, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#10<strong>04</strong>10, effective March 11, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#10<strong>04</strong>71, effective April 11, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#100612, effective April 17, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#10<strong>30</strong>96, effective March 14, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#1<strong>04</strong>015, effective March 31, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#1<strong>04</strong>121, effective March 19, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#105<strong>08</strong>8, effective March 18, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#120186, effective April 18, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#121060, effective March 18, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#120190, effective April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#1<strong>30</strong><strong>08</strong>0, effective April 10, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#137469, effective April 3, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#137953, provided by PESI at Princeton House, 10 hours weekly, at the rate of<br />
$41.01 per hour, effective March 7, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#145<strong>04</strong>6, provided by PESI at Princeton House, 10 hours weekly, at the rate of<br />
$41.01 per hour, effective April 7, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 10<br />
#145211, effective April 18, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#147163, effective April 3, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#177092, effective March 31, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#215120, effective April 1, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
b) te<strong>rm</strong>inate home instruction for the following students:<br />
#062376, effective February 22, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#<strong>08</strong>1499, effective April 15, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#<strong>08</strong>6555, effective April 24, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#090225, effective April 3, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#09<strong>04</strong>71, effective April 24, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#090767, effective April 24, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#092353, provided by Bergen County Special Services School District at<br />
Touchstone Hall, effective March 14, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#096<strong>08</strong>5, effective March <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#10<strong>04</strong>71, effective April 17, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#100612, effective April 24, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#10<strong>30</strong>96, effective April 4, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#1<strong>04</strong>121, effective April 3, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#105<strong>08</strong>8, effective April 2, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#117600, effective April 14, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#120186, effective April 28, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#120189, provided by UMDNJ, effective March 7, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#120190, effective May 8, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#1<strong>30</strong>780, provided by Brookfield <strong>Schools</strong> @ For Keeps Program at St. Peter’s<br />
Hospital, effective February 29, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#137469, effective April 11, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#137953, provided by UMDNJ, effective March 5, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#137953, provided by PESI at Princeton House, effective March 20, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#145<strong>04</strong>6, effective April 21, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#145211, effective April 28, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#177092, effective April 4, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
#179<strong>04</strong>4, effective April 1, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
c) approve out-of-district placement and tuition for the following students:<br />
#092879, at Nuview Academy, Tuition: $41,<strong>04</strong>0, prorated effective April 2, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(account number 11-000-100-566)<br />
#096<strong>08</strong>5, at Katzenbach School-Plus Program, Tuition: $69,225, prorated, effective<br />
March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> (account number 11-000-562-00-<strong>08</strong>)<br />
#101368 at the Middlesex County Interim Alternative Education 45-Day<br />
Program, Tuition: $5,400, prorated effective April 8, 20<strong>08</strong> through<br />
April 16, 20<strong>08</strong> (short-te<strong>rm</strong> extension) (account number 11-000-561-00-10)<br />
#101368 at Raritan Valley Academy, Tuition: $31,500, prorated effective April 17, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
through June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> (account number 11-000-562)<br />
#111870, at Collier School, Tuition: $43,453.80, prorated, effective April 14, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(account number 11-000- 100 - 566)<br />
#151500, at Bright Beginnings Learning Center, Tuition: $39,420, prorated,<br />
effective March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> (account number 11-000-100-566)<br />
#189169, at CPC High Point Adolescent, Tuition: $69,905, prorated<br />
effective March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> (account number 11-000- 100-566)<br />
#215127, at Bright Beginnings Learning Center, Tuition: $39,420, prorated<br />
effective April 1, 20<strong>08</strong> (account number 11-000-100 - 566 )<br />
d) te<strong>rm</strong>inate out-of-district placement for the following students:<br />
(account number 11-000-100-562)<br />
#189169, at UMDNJ Greenhouse Nursery School, effective March 27, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 11<br />
e) approve Ria Barry, Speech Language Specialist, to provide Speech/Language therapy home<br />
instruction to the following student at the rate of $41.01 per hour, effective April 14, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
through June 19, 20<strong>08</strong>: (account number 11-000-219)<br />
#215118 – 1 session per week, 60 minutes per session<br />
f) approve Shari Pine, Certified Speech Language Specialist, to provide Speech therapy as<br />
follows, effective May 15, 20<strong>08</strong> through June 10, 20<strong>08</strong>: (account number 11-000-216-320)<br />
2 days per week, 6 hours per day, at the rate of $75 per hour, for an amount not to<br />
exceed $3,150<br />
g) approve the following to provide evaluation services to <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> students on an as<br />
needed basis: (account number 11-000-216-320)<br />
Shari Pine – Speech evaluation services - $250 per evaluation<br />
h) te<strong>rm</strong>inate the 1:1 aide for the following out of district student:<br />
(account number 11-000-100-562)<br />
#189169, at UMDNJ Greenhouse Nursery School, effective March 27, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
i) approve the out of district placement of the following regular education student:<br />
(account number 11-000-100-561)<br />
#10<strong>08</strong><strong>08</strong>, at UMDNJ-SIP (State Incentive Program), Tuition: $1,500 per<br />
month, prorated effective April 10, 20<strong>08</strong> through June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
j) approve Maxim Healthcare Services to provide 1:1 nursing services for the following out of<br />
district student: (account number 11-000-217-320)<br />
#215127, at Bright Beginnings Learning Center, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for<br />
12 weeks, at the hourly rate of $50.00 (RN) and $45 (LPN), effective April 1,<br />
20<strong>08</strong>, for an amount not to exceed $22,500<br />
k) approve Barbara Wojtowicz to provide contracted home instruction services to the following<br />
student at the Carrier Clinic: (account number 11-000-100-561)<br />
#114205 – 10 hours per week, at the rate of $75 per hour, effective April 1, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
l) approve the following to provide the following evaluation services on an as needed basis:<br />
(account number 11-000-216-320)<br />
Therapy Source – Speech evaluation report writing services at the rate of $100 per hour<br />
m) approve the contract with the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired to<br />
provide Level I services at a cost of $1,400 for the following student, prorated effective March 31,<br />
20<strong>08</strong>: (account number 11-000-100-561)<br />
#215120<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 12<br />
n) approve Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission to provide the following therapy<br />
services to Student #215120, effective March 31, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
Physical Therapy – 3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session, for 12 weeks,<br />
at $82 per hour, for a total not to exceed $2,952<br />
(account number 11-000-217-320-00-<strong>08</strong>)<br />
Occupational Therapy – 3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session, for 12 weeks,<br />
at $82 per hour, for a total not to exceed $2,952<br />
(account number 11-000-217-320-00-<strong>08</strong>)<br />
Speech Therapy – 1 session per week, 60 minutes per session, for 12 weeks,<br />
at $80 per hour, for a total not to exceed $960<br />
(account number 11-000-216-320)<br />
Home Instruction – 2 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session, for 12 weeks,<br />
at $36 per hour, for a total not to exceed $864<br />
o) approve Jackie Zaffarese, certified Physical Therapist, to provide therapy services to the following<br />
homebound preschool student, effective April 1, 20<strong>08</strong> through June <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
(account number 11-000-217-320)<br />
#215120 – 1 session per week, 60 minutes per session, for 12 weeks, at $87.50 per<br />
session (including documentation services), for an amount not to exceed $1,050<br />
p) approve payment of $540.72 to The Bridge Academy for adjusted tuition during the 2006-2007<br />
school year for the following student: (account number 11-000-100-566)<br />
#<strong>08</strong>1340<br />
q) approve payment of $26,623 to New Road <strong>Schools</strong>-Parlin Campus, for adjusted tuition during the<br />
2006-2007 school year for the following students: (account number 11-000-100-566)<br />
#061660 - $459 (<strong>30</strong> days)<br />
#<strong>08</strong>8280 - $3,211 (210 days)<br />
#100011 - $2,753 (180 days)<br />
#10<strong>30</strong>91 - $2,753 (180 days)<br />
#105<strong>04</strong>1 - $3,211 (210 days)<br />
#105123 - $3,211 (210 days)<br />
#179198 - $3,211 (210 days)<br />
#155748 - $3,211 (210 days)<br />
#119635 - $1,392 (91 days)<br />
#146943 - $3,211 (210 days)<br />
r) approve payment of $19,640 to New Road <strong>Schools</strong>-Somerset Campus, for adjusted tuition during<br />
the 2006-2007 school year for the following students: (account number 11-000-100-566)<br />
#050750 - $3,2<strong>30</strong> (210 days)<br />
#056310 - $1,984 (129 days)<br />
#060<strong>04</strong>2 - $2,061 (134 days)<br />
#063831 - $3,168 (206 days)<br />
#070199 - $984 (64 days)<br />
#076831 - $3,2<strong>30</strong> (210 days)<br />
#077796 - $1,753 (114 days)<br />
#<strong>08</strong>0100 - $3,2<strong>30</strong> (210 days)<br />
s) approve payment of $879 to the School for Children for adjusted tuition during the<br />
2006-2007 school year for the following student: (account number 11-000-100-566)<br />
#111800<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 13<br />
t) approve payment of tuition to the Jewish Community Center of <strong>North</strong>/South <strong>Brunswick</strong> for the<br />
following preschool student, effective April 14, 20<strong>08</strong> through June 19, 20<strong>08</strong>:<br />
(account number 11-000-100-566)<br />
#215118, 9 hours per week, at the rate of $8.20 per hour, for 10 weeks, for<br />
an amount not to exceed $738<br />
u) approve payment of $3,167 to the East Mountain School, for adjusted tuition during the 2005-<br />
2006 school year for the following students: (account number 11-000-100-566)<br />
#078544 - $2,111 (180 days)<br />
#105021 - $1,056 (90 days)<br />
v) approve payment of $3,429.40 to the Mountain Lakes Public School District, for adjusted tuition<br />
during the 2005-2006 school year for the following students: (account number 11-000-100-562)<br />
#012342 - $78.00<br />
#1027<strong>30</strong> - $2,578<br />
#189141 - $773.40<br />
w) accept the Local Professional Development Plan for 20<strong>08</strong>-2009 (attachment # 1)<br />
x) approve the submission of the Carol M. White Physical Education Programs Federal Grant in<br />
the amount of $<strong>30</strong>6,820<br />
y) approve the following budget changes in the Governor’s Initiative on Autism Grant:<br />
• To purchase and utilize Creative Curriculum for the preschool programs, purchased<br />
through the Autism Grant.<br />
• Elizabeth Beck, Jennifer Nicosia, Carrie Ann Egan and Tania Herzog to write<br />
preschool curriculum scope and sequence for Integrated and self-contained Preschool<br />
Classes with modifications/adaptations for special education classes and Autism<br />
preschool programs. Curriculum writing to be paid at $41.01 per hour for 40 hours<br />
each for a total of $6,562.<br />
• Teacher collaboration beyond the school year (in June) to transition students with<br />
Autism to ESY programs and <strong>08</strong>-09 school year; 10 self-contained teachers (Carrie<br />
Ann Egan, Elizabeth Beck, Jennifer Nicosia, Brooke Levy, Lauren Crouch, Lisa<br />
McSherry, Michele Brooks, Shira Rivlin, Sharon Heise, Colette Abel) for 6 hours each<br />
at$41.01 per hour at end of school year, to total $2,461.<br />
• Several teachers/staff to provide evening parent trainings for Autism programming, to<br />
include up to 14 hours of training total at $41.01per hour to total $575.<br />
• Program Coordinator, Tania Herzog and Behaviorist, Catherine Havens, to work<br />
additional hours to develop aide training program, at $41.01per hour at 21 hours =<br />
$1,723.<br />
• Program Coordinator (Tania Herzog) & Behaviorist (Catherine Havens) to each<br />
provide 3 additional parent evening trainings at $41.01 per hour.<br />
z) approve the Middlesex County Arts High and Middle School District Participation Agreement for<br />
the 20<strong>08</strong>-2009 school year, grades 9-12, effective January through May at $740 per student and<br />
grades 6-8, effective February through May at $715 per student.<br />
aa)<br />
bb)<br />
Approve a contract between the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> Board of Education and New Jersey School<br />
Boards Association to provide strategic planning services to the district at a fee of $6,000<br />
(attachment #2)<br />
accept a technology donation of 4 Dell Optiplex GX 280 Desktops, 2 monitors and 1 HP Deskjet<br />
120 printer, worth $950 from Kipcon Inc., to be used at Linwood<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 14<br />
cc)<br />
approve the following resolution:<br />
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:23-4.5(a) (20) the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> Township School<br />
District hereby authorizes all out of district schools to include the cost of meals<br />
provided within the annual tuition rate charged to students.<br />
It is understood by the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> Township School District that all meals<br />
provided by any out of district schools will meet the nutritional requirement of<br />
the Child Nutrition Program as administered by the New Jersey Department of<br />
Agriculture.<br />
dd)<br />
approve the following out-of-state class trips:<br />
Social Studies Classes, Linwood, New York Tolerance Center, New York City, New<br />
York, Friday, May 9, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
NBTHS Band, Dorney Park, Allentown, Pennsylvania, Saturday, May 31, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
ee)<br />
approve the following overnight/out of state class trip:<br />
DECA, NBTHS, International Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday through<br />
Wednesday, April 25 through <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
ff)<br />
approve the following overnight class trip:<br />
Senior Leadership/Peer Leadership, NBTHS, YMCA Camp Mason, Hardwick, New<br />
Jersey, Friday through Sunday, May 9 through 11, 20<strong>08</strong>.<br />
gg) approve payment for the following professional workshops:<br />
Staff Member<br />
Workshop Title<br />
Cost Of<br />
Workshop Dates<br />
Brotschul, Brian Incident Management (ICS) System * $75.00 <strong>04</strong>/<strong>08</strong>/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Brotschul, Brian Enhancing Leadership: Quality Teaching & Learning $50.00 5/2/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Brotschul, Brian Breaking Ranks II - High School Program Research $1,<strong>08</strong>1.00 6/26-6/28/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Clark, Joseph Peter Incident Management (ICS) System * $75.00 <strong>04</strong>/<strong>08</strong>/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Cogan, John NJSDC-Strategies for Improving Literacy Instruction ** $55.00 <strong>04</strong>/15/<strong>08</strong><br />
DeLucia, Vincent Incident Management (ICS) System * $75.00 <strong>04</strong>/<strong>08</strong>/20<strong>08</strong><br />
DeLucia, Vincent Enhancing Leadership: Quality Teaching & Learning $50.00 5/2/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Farrell, Kevin Breaking Ranks II- High School Program Research $1,196.00 6/26- 6/28/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Hart, Allison NJSDC-Strategies for Improving Literacy Instruction** $55.00 4/15/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Latchaw, Tracy Senior Leadership Overnight Retreat*** $1<strong>08</strong>.00 5/9 - 5/11/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Lee, Diane Putting Children First: Emotionally Intelligent Children $40.00 5/7/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Marcus, Chad NJAFPA NJDOE Spring Training $1,075.72 5/20 - 5/22/20<strong>08</strong><br />
McCarthy, Cathy NJSDC-Strategies for Improving Literacy Instruction ** $55.00 <strong>04</strong>/15/<strong>08</strong><br />
Moondra, Seema New Board Member Orientation Conference $125.00 05/14/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Petela, John Enhancing Leadership: Quality Teaching & Learning $50.00 5/2/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Tirumala, Ramnarayan New Board Member Orientation Conference $125.00 05/14/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Tonne, Sean Senior Leadership Overnight Retreat*** $1<strong>08</strong>.00 5/9 - 5/11/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Valerio, Ann Senior Leadership Overnight Retreat*** $1<strong>08</strong>.00 5/9 - 5/11/20<strong>08</strong><br />
Zychowski, Brian NJASA/NJBSA 26 th Annual Spring Conference $599.00 5/14 - 5/16/20<strong>08</strong><br />
*Approved by Mrs. Chyb, Mrs. Corbin, Mr. Higham, Mrs. Hirrschoff, Mr. Liguori, Mr. Malvone, Mrs. Padovano,<br />
and Mr. Rubenstein<br />
N/A - Mr. Curran email poll done on April 4, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
** Approved by Mrs. Corbin, Mr. Higham, Mrs. Hirrschoff, Mr. Liguori, Mrs. Padovano, Mr. Rubenstein<br />
N/A - Mrs. Chyb, Mr. Curran, Mr. Malvone email poll done on April 9, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
*** Paid for by Teen PEP Grant<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 15<br />
hh)<br />
approve attendance for the following professional workshop for the 20<strong>08</strong>-2009 school year:<br />
Staff Member Workshop Title Cost Of Workshop Dates<br />
Retz, Anne AP Summer Institute $795.00 8/11 - 8/14/20<strong>08</strong><br />
ii)<br />
approve the following facilities use applications as recommended by the Facility Committee and<br />
subject to review by administration:<br />
Central Jersey Church of Christ - NBTHS Auditorium - every Sunday, effective May 4,<br />
20<strong>08</strong><br />
Central Jersey Church of Christ - NBTHS classroom - every Wednesday, effective May<br />
7, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
Central Jersey Sikh Association - NBTHS gym, auxiliary gym, commons, fields,<br />
effective August 20<strong>08</strong><br />
jj)<br />
kk)<br />
approve Brian Brotschul, Kevin Farrell, Parent- Mrs. Ricketts and Student- Jonathan Ricketts - to<br />
attend the Middlesex County Outstanding Student Awards on May 7, 20<strong>08</strong> at a cost not to exceed<br />
$220<br />
approve St. Peter’s University Hospital – Community Mobile Health Services to provide school<br />
physician services to the <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> Township Board of Education for the period September<br />
1, 20<strong>08</strong> through August 31, 2009 at the rates listed below:<br />
Service 20<strong>08</strong>-2009<br />
Sports Physicals $31.20<br />
New Entry Physicals $34.77<br />
Home Schooling Clearance $17.38<br />
Working Papers Physicals $12.74<br />
New Employee Physicals $34.77<br />
CDL $75.32<br />
Hepatitis B Vaccinations $31.20<br />
Flu Shots $20.00<br />
Exams in school $9.27<br />
Exams in office $34.77<br />
Medical review $1.15<br />
Home game physician $173.82<br />
Urine drug screening $40.56<br />
ll)<br />
approve the following job description:<br />
Energy Educator/Manager J.D. #11.2 (attachment #3)<br />
mm)<br />
approve eight (8) Board of Education buses and one box truck to be used as transportation for<br />
the NBTHS chorus, NBTHS band, teachers, parents/guardians and students for graduation at<br />
the Sovereign Bank Arena on June 19, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
BUSINESS:<br />
oo) approved the revised Board Meeting Calendar for May 20<strong>08</strong> through December 20<strong>08</strong><br />
(Due to conflict on June 11 - Conference meeting changed to NBTHS at 6:00 PM)<br />
(attachment #10)<br />
14. Board accepts the settlement for the relocation of the waterline at Judd School, the sto<strong>rm</strong> waterline at<br />
Parsons School and 50% of the contractor’s cost to repair the water main at Parsons School for a total<br />
payment from the Township of <strong>North</strong> <strong>Brunswick</strong> of $106,889. District share is $105,250.<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 16<br />
15. Approve the cancellation and voiding of outstanding agency checks in the total amount of $363.29 to<br />
be moved from the payroll agency account to the general operating account<br />
Check # Amount Date of Issue<br />
76<strong>08</strong> $336.29 10/29/20<strong>04</strong><br />
8016 27.00 5/15/2006<br />
Total $363.29 As of March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> Payroll Agency Reconciliation<br />
16. Authorize the Board of Education to seek Bids for the Food Service Program. (This is due to changes<br />
in Federal Regulations requiring substantial changes in requirements)<br />
FINANCE:<br />
17. Approve the following financial reports:<br />
a) Board Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Reports dated March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> which are in agreement<br />
(attachments # 4 and 5)<br />
b) Budget Status Report dated March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> which includes budget transfer which certifies<br />
that there has not been an over expenditure of a budget line item (attachment # 6)<br />
c) Investment Report March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> (attachment # 7)<br />
d) Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)3, that as of March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> the members of the <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Brunswick</strong> Township Board of Education, after reviewing the Secretary’s monthly financial<br />
report (appropriations section) and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials,<br />
certify that to the best of their knowledge no line item or account has encumbrances and<br />
expenditures which in total exceed the line item appropriation in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-<br />
2.11(a), and that sufficient funds are available to meet the district’s financial obligations for<br />
the remainder of the fiscal year.<br />
e) Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c)4. that as of March 31, 20<strong>08</strong> the members of the <strong>North</strong><br />
<strong>Brunswick</strong> Township Board of Education, after review of the Board Secretary’s and<br />
Treasurer’s monthly reports, and upon consultation with the appropriate district officials,<br />
certify to the best of their knowledge that no major account or fund has been overextended in<br />
violation of N.J.A.C. 6A23-2.11(b).<br />
18. Approve the following bill list dated, April 25, 20<strong>08</strong> (attachment # 8):<br />
General Funds - $2,291,161.01<br />
Supplementary - $8,093,865.54<br />
Capital Projects -$1,948,776.22<br />
19. Approve the following low bid awards, transportation routes, quotes, etc. for the 2007-20<strong>08</strong> school<br />
year (detailed vendor responses available in the Board of Education Office)<br />
FACILITIES<br />
a) Five 3COM 5500-EI-Gigabit 48 port P.O.E. Switch and Cables and one 3COM X506<br />
Firewall appliance (account number 12-000-252-7<strong>30</strong>)<br />
State Contract A81190<br />
Micronix Computers & Services, LLC $38,179.33<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 17<br />
b) additional purchase from lavatory systems and flushometers Bid B-07-25<br />
(account number 11-000-261-610<br />
Grant Supply Co., Inc. $4,555.20<br />
7 bids sent out - 5 bids received<br />
c) Savin C<strong>30</strong><strong>30</strong> Copier - 60 month lease for Board Office-IT/Registration Department<br />
State Contract A51464 (account number 11-190-100-440)<br />
Atlantic Tomorrows Office per month for 60 months $206.02<br />
d) Toro Polar-Trac Winter Cab (converts tractor to snow vehicle<br />
(account number 12-000-260-7<strong>30</strong>-00-40)<br />
Storr Tractor Company $12,846.00<br />
3 quotes sent out - 1 quote received<br />
e) Data connectivity parts for the elementaries and Linwood new area:<br />
(account number 11-000-261-610)<br />
Anixter $5,429.20<br />
3 quotes sent out - 3 quotes received<br />
f) Intercom upgrades at the elementary schools:<br />
RHA Communications $17,285.00<br />
John Adams $5,351.00<br />
Judd $5,451.00<br />
Livingston Park $5,251.00<br />
Parsons $1,232.00<br />
2 quotes sent out - 2 quotes received<br />
g) Furnish, deliver and install toilet compartments at NBTHS:<br />
(account number 11-000-261-420)<br />
Garden State Partition Company $16,110.00<br />
2 quotes sent out - 2 quotes received<br />
h) Custodial supply purchase: (account number 11-000-262-610)<br />
Calico Industries - 25 cases hand soap $865.50<br />
(Bid B-07-22; Board approved 8/22/2007)<br />
i) Clocks for the new classroom additions at the Elementaries and Linwood:<br />
(account number <strong>30</strong>-000-405-610-06)<br />
Minuteman Service Co. $26,894.00<br />
2 quotes sent out - 2 quotes received<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 18<br />
j) 224 Bogen ceiling mount speakers in the new additions at the Elementaries and Linwood:<br />
(account number <strong>30</strong>-000-405-610-06<br />
Graybar $8,861.44<br />
2 quotes sent out - 2 quotes received<br />
k) Xerograhic Paper - Board Office<br />
Bid with Middlesex County Educational Services Commission - Contract #07/<strong>08</strong>-2<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
W.B. Mason $2,577.00<br />
a) approve the following change order GC-J-6:<br />
Rampart Construction - Judd School $2,276.00<br />
Add patterns to VCT and change terrazzo flooring<br />
b) approve the following change order GC-JA-4:<br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
SBN Enterprises - John Adams School -($40,000.00)<br />
Unused Trailer Allowance<br />
a) approve the following special needs route, student requires wheelchair vehicle:<br />
Route # Destination<br />
Student<br />
ID #<br />
Per Diem<br />
Route<br />
Cost<br />
Per Diem<br />
Aide Cost Total Cost Contracted With<br />
N 875 Bright Beginnings 215127 $124.00 $0.00 $7,737.60<br />
Middlesex Regional Education<br />
Services Commission, effective April<br />
1, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
N 884<br />
Somerset Hills<br />
Academy 156501 $100.00 $0.00 $5,200.00<br />
Middlesex Regional Education<br />
Services Commission, effective April<br />
14, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
b) cancel the following route, student has been moved by DYFUS :<br />
Route #<br />
SC7-2<br />
Destination<br />
Student<br />
ID #<br />
Somerset Hills<br />
Academy 156501<br />
Contracted With<br />
Somerset Regional Education<br />
Services Commission, effective<br />
January 31, 20<strong>08</strong><br />
POLICY:<br />
20. Approve the first reading for adoption of the following policies and regulations (attachment # 9):<br />
Policy Number Policy Title<br />
2110 Philosophy of Education/District Mission Statement<br />
3281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct - Teaching Staff Members<br />
4281 Inappropriate Staff Conduct - Support Staff Members<br />
5331 Anaphylaxis to Food<br />
6422 Budget Transfers<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>
Regular Meeting, April <strong>30</strong>, 20<strong>08</strong> 19<br />
8431 Preparedness for Toxic Hazard<br />
8140 Pupil Enrollments<br />
8451 Control of Communicable Disease<br />
8453 HIV/AIDS<br />
8461 Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Alcohol, and other Drug Abuse<br />
8462 Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children<br />
8465 Hate Crimes and bias-Related Acts<br />
Regulation Number<br />
R 3281<br />
R 3362<br />
R 4281<br />
R 4352<br />
R 6422<br />
R 8461<br />
R 8462<br />
R 8465<br />
Regulation Title<br />
Inappropriate Conduct - Teaching Staff Members<br />
Sexual Harassment of Teaching Staff Members Complaint Procedure<br />
Inappropriate Staff Conduct - Support Staff Members<br />
Sexual Harassment of Support Staff Members Complaint Procedure<br />
Budget Transfers<br />
Reporting Violence, Vandalism, Alcohol, and other Drug Abuse<br />
Reporting Potentially Missing or Abused Children<br />
Hate Crimes and bias-Related Acts<br />
The results of the motion were:<br />
PUBLIC SESSION<br />
• Mr. Brotschul, Principal at NBTHS, introduced the new Assistant Principal, Jason Lester. Mr. Lester<br />
expressed his appreciation and looks forward to working at NBTHS.<br />
• Mrs. Selvaggio commented on the agenda appearing on the website. She also questioned when the<br />
Town Council would be meeting about the Budget.<br />
CLOSED SESSION<br />
Closed session motion was made by Mr. Higham at 7:45 PM and seconded by Mrs. Hirrschoff that<br />
pursuant to the Sunshine Act, N.J.S. 10:4-12 and 13, the Board of Education go into closed session to<br />
discuss legal matters. The matter discussed will be disclosed to the public as soon as the reason for<br />
confidentiality no longer exists.<br />
The results of the motion were: All present voted aye.<br />
OPEN SESSION<br />
Open session motion was made by Mr. Malvone at 8:<strong>30</strong> PM and seconded by Mr. Liguori that the<br />
meeting be returned to open session.<br />
The results of the motion were: All present voted aye.<br />
ADJOURNMENT<br />
Adjourn motion was made by Mr. Higham at 8:32 PM and seconded by Mr. Malvone that the meeting<br />
be adjourned.<br />
The results of the motion were: All present voted aye.<br />
_________________________________________<br />
James L. Riehman, Board Secretary<br />
Printed 5-2-<strong>08</strong>