Minutes - May 18, 2004 - North Warren Regional School District

MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2004
NORTH WARREN REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
A meeting of the North Warren Regional Board of Education was held on May 18, 2004 beginning at 7:30
p.m. with President Brandt presiding. The meeting was held in the Media Center Library at North Warren
Regional High School located on Lambert Road in Blairstown, NJ.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW STATEMENT
The Secretary stated that proper notice of this meeting had been given to the public by publication of the
annual notice in The Star-Gazette, New Jersey Herald and the Express Times. A copy of this notice has
also been filed with each Municipal Clerk and Board of Education of Blairstown, Hardwick, Knowlton and
Frelinghuysen.
MISSION STATEMENT Mrs. Pender stated the following:
The mission of the North Warren Regional School District, in union with home and community, is to
provide a positive learning environment in which to develop the fullest potential of every student, and to
create confidence and the ability to contribute meaningfully as productive responsible citizens in an everchanging
world.
SCHOOL SLOGAN
Mrs. Pender stated the following:
“At North Warren, Students of Today are Leaders of Tomorrow”
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
President Brandt conducted the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Members present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Mr. Brandt, Mr. Chubb, Mrs. Declercq, Mr. Donlon, Mrs. Malcolm,
Mrs. Pender, Mrs. Stanko, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Woznicki
Mr. John Toleno, Superintendent
Mrs. Angela Moyer, BA/Board Secretary
Craig Dana, Esq.
Brenton Kuhn, Senior Class Representative
Greta Gilson, Junior Class Representative
Four members of community, staff and press.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins Seconded by Mrs. Malcolm
To approve the minutes of the April 27, 2004 Board meeting as corrected. Roll call vote:
Mr. Chubb-aye, Mrs. Declercq-aye, Mr. Donlon-aye, Mrs. Malcolm-aye, Mrs. Pender-aye,
Mrs. Stanko-aye, Mr. Tompkins-aye, Mr. Woznicki-aye, Mr. Brandt-aye, Ayes-9, Nays-0,
Abstention-0. Motion carried.
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins
Seconded by Mrs. Malcolm

To approve the minutes of the May 4, 2004 Board meeting as corrected. Roll call vote:
Mr. Chubb-aye, Mrs. Declercq-aye, Mr. Donlon-abstain, Mrs. Malcolm-aye, Mrs. Pender-aye,
Mrs. Stanko-aye, Mr. Tompkins-aye, Mr. Woznicki-aye, Mr. Brandt-aye, Ayes-8, Nays-0,
Abstention-1. Motion carried.
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins Seconded by Mrs. Malcolm
To approve the minutes of the May 6, 2004 Board meeting as corrected. Roll call vote:
Mr. Chubb-aye, Mrs. Declercq-aye, Mr. Donlon-abstain, Mrs. Malcolm-aye, Mrs. Pender-aye,
Mrs. Stanko-aye, Mr. Tompkins-aye, Mr. Woznicki-aye, Mr. Brandt-aye, Ayes-8, Nays-0,
Abstention-1. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Mr. Tompkins indicated that the Finance Committee met prior to this meeting and reviewed the monthly
finance reports, payroll, invoices/purchase orders presented for payment.
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins
Seconded by Mrs. Stanko
To approve the following grouped motions:
Financial Reports
To accept, certify and file the financial reports of the School Business Administrator for the period
ending April 2004 and to note that sufficient funds are available to meet the District’s financial
obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. This report includes the SBA’s certification that no
major fund has been over-expended. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Bill List
To approve the payment of all bills as per following lists, which have been reviewed by the finance
committee and are attached as part of these minutes.
Monthly Bill List (including Cafeteria) $358,101.39
County Election Bill List $ 5,342.00
Payroll ending 04/29/04 $269,709.37
Payroll ending 05/13/04 $275,151.38
Roll call vote: Mr. Chubb-aye, Mrs. Declercq-aye, Mr. Donlon-aye, Mrs. Malcolm-aye,
Mrs. Pender-aye, Mrs. Stanko-aye, Mr. Tompkins-aye, Mr. Woznicki-aye, Mr. Brandt-aye, Ayes-9,
Nays-0, Abstention-0. Motion carried.
Line Item Transfer
To approve the line item account transfer as recommended by the Business Administrator, Superintendent
and the Finance Committee as corrected:
Increase Account
Decrease Account
11-150-100-320 $11,000. 11-140-100-101 $10,000.
Home Instruction Purch Serv
Salaries - Instructional
11-219-100-101 $ 3,000. 11-190-100-320 $ 4,000.
Salaries-Home Inst-Spec. Needs
Instructional Purch Serv
11-000-100-565 $14,000. 11-000-100-567 $14,000.
Tuition - County Spec Serv
Tuition - Out-of-State
11-000-230-530 $ 6,000. 11-000-230-590 $ 6,000.
Dist. Communication Expense
District Insurances

11-000-270-513 $18,000. 11-000-290-330 $18,000.
Transportation Jtrs/To&Fr Reg
Business Purchased Services
11-402-100-390 $ 2,500. 11-000-270-512 $ 2,500.
Purch. Prof. Serv. Officials
Transportation - Athletics
Roll call vote: Mr. Chubb-aye, Mrs. Declercq-aye, Mr. Donlon-aye, Mrs. Malcolm-aye,
Mrs. Pender-aye, Mrs. Stanko-aye, Mr. Tompkins-aye, Mr. Woznicki-aye, Mr. Brandt-aye, Ayes-9,
Nays-0, Abstention-0. Motion carried.
STAFF / STUDENT / COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
A. Mr. Greene introduced Caroline Kramer and recognized her achievements in the Warren County
High School Mathematics Competition. Caroline individually placed 1 st in the county and earned
the best score of any NWR student. Mr. Greene congratulated the Algebra 2 team that placed 2 nd in
the competition, the Algebra 1 team placed 2 nd and the Geometry team placed 3 rd .
B. Mr. Greene acknowledged Edwin Carrero for his successful scholarship application for a summer
workshop at the Peters Valley Craft Education Center. Edwin received a highly competitive grant
that is earned by only 4 students per year.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ACTION ITEMS
Motion moved by Mr. Woznicki
Seconded by Mrs. Stanko
To group the following agenda items VI (A-B):
Policy - Inappropriate Staff Conduct
To approve on second reading new Policy entitled, Inappropriate Staff Conduct, as presented.
New Policy Manual
To approve on second reading and to adopt new Policy Manual as developed and reviewed by the
Policy Committee and the Superintendent.
Motions carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Student Exchange Program
Motion moved by Mrs. Stanko
Seconded by Mrs. Pender
To accept the following students sponsored through the Blairstown Rotary student exchange program to
attend NWR for the 2004-2005 school year:
Maria (Flor) Haurane - Argentina
Mathiew Humbert - France
Roll call vote: Mr. Chubb-aye, Mrs. Declercq-aye, Mr. Donlon-aye, Mrs. Malcolm-aye,
Mrs. Pender-aye, Mrs. Stanko-aye, Mr. Tompkins-aye, Mr. Woznicki-not voting, Mr. Brandt-aye, Ayes-8,
Nays-0, Abstention-0. Motion carried.
No Child Left Behind Grant
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins Seconded by Mrs. Malcolm
To participate in the FY2005 “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) consolidated grant in concert with our

cluster schools, Blairstown Twp. School as the designated LEA. Motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote.
Cooperative Purchasing
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins Seconded by Mrs. Stanko
To authorize continued participation with Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission for
cooperative purchasing of office supplies (Staples), educational supplies (Kurtz & School Specialties),
paper (Central Lewmar), Health/PE (Moore Medical & School Health) and custodial supplies (various
vendors) and fuel oil. Roll call vote: Mr. Chubb-aye, Mrs. Declercq-not voting, Mr. Donlon-aye, Mrs.
Malcolm-aye, Mrs. Pender-aye, Mrs. Stanko-aye, Mr. Tompkins-aye, Mr. Woznicki-aye, Mr. Brandt-aye,
Ayes-8, Nays-0, Abstention-0. Motion carried.
Integrated Pest Management Policy
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins Seconded by Mrs. Malcolm
To approve on first reading policy entitled, Integrated Pest Management Policy. Motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
PERSONNEL
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins Seconded by Mrs. Stanko
To approve the following substitute personnel for the 2003/2004 academic year at a rate of $70. per day, as
recommended by the Superintendent:
Daniel Froemel Sub Teacher
Lindsay Lee Meehan Sub Teacher
Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS
A. Thank you note of Sympathy - Swick Family
B. Letter from Ridge & Valley Charter School - enrollment update
President - Mr. Brandt commended the Board on their behavior during the Joint Township Committee
meeting and thanked Mr. Tompkins for his leadership skills during Mr. Brandt’s absence. He also
thanked Mrs. Moyer and Mr. Toleno for their preparation and involvement regarding the budget
defeat process. Mr. Brandt indicated that he would like to come to closure on the Superintendent
evaluations.
Superintendent - Mr. Toleno indicated he had been asked to be an evaluator to the Senior Projects. Mr.
Toleno indicated he was impressed with the project presentations this year and is encouraged by the
direction this program has taken. There are currently 31 juniors signed up for senior projects next
year.
Business Administrator - Mrs. Moyer informed the Board that the Food Service Contract for 2004/2005 is
currently under renewal. Plans are moving forward on replacing kitchen equipment with profits
earned over the past three years. Mrs. Moyer indicated that the IDEA Grant would be presented to
the Board in July as the process would be via web submission requiring training in June. She is
awaiting approval of the bid specification by the EDC for the chiller project. In regard to the Impact
Aid funding joint project with Hardwick Township, NWR is not eligible. The Board will be
prorated for work completed to date. A notification from the Division of Pension regarding
domestic partners noting limited death benefits will require the Board of Education to adopt and
submit a resolution.

Principal - Mr. Greene indicated that the Celebration of the Arts is scheduled for this week. The
Junior/Senior Prom was a success with 210 students enjoying the evening. Senior Project
presentations are scheduled for this month. Summer programs will include prep sessions for the
new SAT and sports camps.
Board Solicitor - Mr. Dana indicated an Executive Session would be needed.
Student Representatives - The student representatives were not present.
Standing Committee Reports
Facility / Transportation - Mr. Tompkins indicated meeting dates need to be scheduled for the master plan
process. A response letter was sent to the Football Booster Club regarding the request for use of
land.
Policy / Administration - Mrs. Stanko indicated the committee is moving forward with the policy manual.
Personnel / Labor Relations - Mrs. Pender had no report at this time. A meeting will be scheduled in the
future.
Curriculum / Community Relations - Mrs. Stanko indicated a meeting is scheduled for May 19.
Finance - Mr. Tompkins indicated that this budget cycle has come to closure. The committee will be
planning for next year. Although this budget has been finalized, the committee is looking towards
next year’s financial cycle.
Tax Levy Resolution
2004~2005 Approved Budget
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins Seconded by Mrs. Stanko
WHEREAS, the total amount required for General Fund in the District of North Warren Regional,
County of Warren, for the 2004/2005 fiscal year to be levied for taxes is $8,485,398, and
WHEREAS, the amount of $7,982,340. has been approved to be levied for general operating fund
by the voters of North Warren Regional following the Annual School Election held on April 20, 2004, and
WHEREAS, the amount of $503,058. has been approved to be levied for Debt Service for the
2004/2005 fiscal year, and
WHEREAS, the amount of $7,982,340. has been certified based on the April 20, 2004 election,
ensuing defeat process, and the constituent district municipal resolutions, now be it
RESOLVED, that the constituent districts municipalities shall remit to the North Warren Regional
Board of Education equal monthly payments beginning July 1, 2004 through June 2005 in payment of the
required tax levy with payments made during first week of each month, in accordance with the following
distribution:
Blairstown Township $4,195,690.07
Frelinghuysen Township $1,437,730.25
Hardwick Township $1,045,964.31
Knowlton Township $1,806,013.37
TOTAL $8,485,398.00
Roll call vote: Mr. Chubb-aye, Mrs. Declercq-aye, Mr. Donlon-aye, Mrs. Malcolm-aye, Mrs. Pender-aye,
Mrs. Stanko-aye, Mr. Tompkins-aye, Mr. Woznicki-aye, Mr. Brandt-aye, Ayes-9, Nays-0, Abstention-0.
Motion carried.

IMPORTANT DATES / MEETINGS
May 20 Instrumental Concert, 7:30 p.m.
May 27 Spring Honors Recital, 1:40-2:20 p.m.
May 27 Recognition Dinner, Stroudsmoor
May 28 Middle School trip to Dorney Park, 8:45 a.m. - 8 p.m.
May 31 School Closed - Memorial Day
June 2 Athletic Awards, 7 p.m.
June 3 Warren County Academic Banquet, 6 p.m.
June 6 Baccalaureate, 7 p.m.
June 8 Middle School Awards, 1 p.m.
June 8 Underclass Awards, 7 p.m.
June 9 Senior Awards, 7 p.m.
June 9 4 th Marking Period Ends
June 10-15 Final Exams
June 10-16 Early Dismissal
June 11 Grade 8 Dinner Dance, 7-10 p.m.
June 16 Graduation 6:45 p.m.
June 22 Report Cards Mailed
June 25 Last Day to Make-up Final Exams
Discussion:
Mr. Brandt indicated Diane Morris was available to meet with the Board for an in-service
on June 27 th . After further discussion it was noted that based on Board member availability,
the in-service would be rescheduled for June 8 th or 10 th .
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion moved by Mr. Tompkins Seconded by Mrs. Stanko
WHEREAS, Section 7 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231 P.L. 1975 (R.S. 10:4-13),
permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting or portion of a meeting of this public body in certain
circumstances, and
WHEREAS, the Board must consider matters involving a student matter and litigation which could
constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy;
THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board adjourns to a closed session at 8:20 p.m. to discuss the
above-mentioned matters. Matters discussed may not be made public this evening. Action will be taken
following reentry into a regular session. Motion carried.
Mr. Chubb recused himself from closed session discussion of litigation matters.
Mr. Woznicki recused himself during executive session from litigation and personnel matters and left the
building for the evening.
Return Regular Session
Motion moved by Mrs. Pender
Seconded by Mrs. Stanko
The Board returned to a regular session at 9:25 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion moved by Mr. Chubb
To adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m.
Seconded by Mrs. Malcolm

Roll call vote: Mr. Chubb-aye, Mrs. Declercq-aye, Mr. Donlon-aye, Mrs. Malcolm-aye,
Mrs. Pender-aye, Mrs. Stanko-aye, Mr. Tompkins-aye, Mr. Brandt-aye, Ayes-8, Nays-0, Abstention-0.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela J. Moyer, Board Secretary