May 20, 2013 - North Warren Regional School District
May 20, 2013 - North Warren Regional School District
May 20, 2013 - North Warren Regional School District
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I. OPENING EXERCISES<br />
A. Call To Order<br />
1NORTH WARREN REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION<br />
BLAIRSTOWN, NEW JERSEY<br />
B. Notice of the Meeting<br />
BOARD MEETING – 7 p.m.<br />
MAY <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>13<br />
C. The <strong>North</strong> <strong>Warren</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> of rural, northwest New Jersey, in partnership<br />
with the community, aspires to provide a positive and supportive learning environment and<br />
enable our students to achieve competency in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content<br />
Standards. Through a variety of academic and extracurricular experiences, every young man<br />
and woman will be empowered to acquire the skills necessary to become productive,<br />
responsible citizens who embrace learning as a lifelong process.<br />
D. Salute to the Flag<br />
E. Roll Call<br />
Dr. Kevin Brennan<br />
Mr. Jack Britten<br />
Mr. Robert Burns<br />
Mr. Frederick Cook<br />
Mr. Bruce Hanelt<br />
Ms. Mary Alice Landis<br />
Ms. Marta Rivara<br />
Ms. Gloria Rivera<br />
Mr. Eugene Woznicki<br />
Ms. Kelsey Perst<br />
Ms. Kathleen Dispoto<br />
Frelinghuysen<br />
Frelinghuysen<br />
Knowlton<br />
Blairstown<br />
Knowlton<br />
Blairstown<br />
Hardwick<br />
Blairstown<br />
Blairstown<br />
Student Representative<br />
Student Representative<br />
II.<br />
PRESENTATIONS<br />
A. Locker Room Renovation Project – Dominique Voitek<br />
B. Middle <strong>School</strong> Battle of the Books – 1 st Place in <strong>Warren</strong> County<br />
Willa Bogedal, Olivia Jimenez, Danielle Pergola, Ariana Esposito<br />
C. Chemistry II Team – 1 st Place in the Area, 23 rd in the State<br />
Jacob Bryant, Derek Johnstone, Kairi Kozuma, Carly Roe, Steven Tynan<br />
D. Earth Science Team – 1 st Place in the Area, 6 th in the State<br />
Jade Baccaro-Nicholls, John Griffin, Jake Hohmann, Emily Rejano, Christopher Woelkers<br />
E. Physics I Team – 1 st Place in the Area, 24 th in the State<br />
Joseph Sagan, Michael Sagan<br />
F. Agriculture Mechanics Team – 3 rd in the State<br />
Keith Kitchen, Darl Westover, Jimmy LeClair, Peter Korinis, Dylan Suk<br />
G. Environmental & Natural Resources Team – 6 th in the State<br />
Jack Butrymowicz, Will O’Connell, Collin <strong>May</strong>er<br />
H. Agronomy Team – 2 nd in the State<br />
Mike Clothier, Darl Westover, Peter Korinis, Dylan Suk
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I. Meat Evaluation – 3 rd in the State<br />
Chris Bailey, Keith Kitchen, Jimmy LeClair, Jerret Belcher<br />
J. Forestry Team – 5 th in the State<br />
Sean Drylie, Jack Butrymowicz, Will O’Connell, Collin <strong>May</strong>er<br />
K. Ms. Tina Ritchie – Underage Drinking Initiative<br />
L. Ms. Maryann Gibbs – Anti-Bullying Report<br />
III.<br />
IV.<br />
APPROVAL OF MINUTES<br />
Motion to approve minutes of the following Board meetings, including executive sessions:<br />
April 15, <strong>20</strong>13 (Attachment #1)<br />
PUBLIC COMMENT (on agenda items)<br />
V. OLD BUSINESS<br />
VI.<br />
VII.<br />
VIII.<br />
COMMUNICATIONS<br />
A. Thank you note – Blair Woman’s Club and <strong>North</strong> <strong>Warren</strong> Senior Citizen Group<br />
(Attachment #2)<br />
NEW BUSINESS<br />
REPORTS<br />
A. Student Representatives -<br />
B. President -<br />
C. Superintendent -<br />
D. Business Administrator -<br />
E. Principal -<br />
F. Board Solicitor -<br />
G. NJSBA / WCSBA Delegate -<br />
H. Special Ed Ad Hoc Committee Report -<br />
I. Management Reports (Attachments #3)<br />
1. G. DeWitt, Director – Special Services<br />
2. M. Gibbs – Middle <strong>School</strong><br />
3. R. Hashway, Supervisor – Social Studies<br />
4. J. Haupt, Supervisor – Science, Technology & Career Education<br />
5. J. Louw, Director – Technology<br />
6. L. Melchor – Performing Arts<br />
7. K. Morley, Supervisor – Mathematics & English<br />
8. L. Petrillo, Director – Student Personnel Services<br />
9. J. Simonetti, Director – Health/PE<br />
10. L. Sylvester, Vice Principal
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IX.<br />
COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS<br />
A. Curriculum<br />
1. Committee Report<br />
2. Textbook Disposal<br />
Motion to approve the disposal of the following textbooks as they have no<br />
residual or resale value as they are older than 10 yrs.:<br />
Textbook Title Copyright Publisher No. of Textbooks<br />
Spanish is Fun 1997 Amsco Publishing 140<br />
B. Facilities - Transportation - Community Relations<br />
1. Committee Report<br />
2. Long Range Facility Plan<br />
Motion to approve the architectural firm of Fraytak, Veisz, Hopkins and Duthie,<br />
P.C. to revise the Long Range Facility Plan for a fee not to exceed $2,750.<br />
(Attachments #4)<br />
3. Old Equipment Auction Results<br />
Motion to approve the list of sale items. (Attachments #5)<br />
4. Solar Consultant Invoice<br />
Motion to approve the April invoice for Gabel Associates (Mr. Joe Santaiti,<br />
Technical Advisor for Solar project) in the amount of $8,500.<br />
Note: This fee is paid through the project funds and is not paid by the Board.<br />
C. Finance<br />
1. Committee Report<br />
2. Financial Reports: Motion to accept, certify and file the following financial<br />
reports for April <strong>20</strong>13 and note that sufficient funds are available to meet the<br />
<strong>District</strong>’s financial obligations.<br />
1. Treasurer/<strong>School</strong> Monies (Attachment #6)<br />
2. <strong>School</strong> Business Admin (Attachment #7)<br />
These reports include the SBA’s certification that no major account or fund has<br />
been over-expended.<br />
3. Expenditure Approvals: Motion to approve payment of all regular bills as per the<br />
following lists:<br />
1. Payroll ending 04/18/13 (Attachment #8)<br />
2. Payroll ending 05/02/13 (Attachment #9)<br />
3. Payroll ending 05/16/13 (Attachment #10)<br />
4. Monthly Bill list 05/<strong>20</strong>/13 (Attachment #11)
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4. Line Item Transfers<br />
Motion to affirm line item account transfer(s), effective April 1, <strong>20</strong>13 as<br />
recommended by the Business Administrator, Superintendent & Finance<br />
Committee, as attached. (Attachment #12)<br />
5. Student Tuition<br />
Motion to approve the annual estimated tuition rate for the <strong>20</strong>13/<strong>20</strong>14 school<br />
year as follows:<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong> - $12,871. High <strong>School</strong> - $13,839.<br />
6. Shared Services Agreement – Educational Information Resource Center (EIRC)<br />
Motion to approve a Shared Services Purchasing Agreement with EIRC.<br />
(Attachment #13)<br />
7. New Student Activity Account – Math National Honor Society (MNHS)<br />
Motion to approve a new student activity account for the Math National Honor<br />
Society.<br />
8. Donations<br />
To accept the following donations:<br />
Program<br />
Donation<br />
Voices of the Veterans Program First Hope Bank $1,500.<br />
NWREA $1,000.<br />
Masonic Lodge $ <strong>20</strong>0.<br />
Blairstown Rotary $ 500.<br />
H.S. Science Department DSM Nutritional Products $ 100.<br />
9. Food Service Management<br />
Motion to approve and authorize the Business Administrator to renew the contract<br />
with Maschio for the period of September 1, <strong>20</strong>13 to June 30, <strong>20</strong>14:<br />
• <strong>North</strong> <strong>Warren</strong> agrees to pay Maschio an increase of 1.5% annual<br />
administrative fee of $10,450, for the <strong>20</strong>13/<strong>20</strong>14 school year.<br />
• In the event Maschio’s annual statement reflects anything less than a<br />
$15,000 profit, Maschio will pay the <strong>School</strong> Food Authority (NWR) the<br />
difference between the actual and the guaranteed profit.<br />
• Set the school “Type A” lunch price at $2.85 per meal and $3.10 per meal<br />
premium lunch.<br />
• Set Ala Carte menu prices as attached.<br />
Note: No change in lunch prices.<br />
D. Personnel - Policy – Administration<br />
1. Committee Report<br />
2. Retirement Resignation – D. Eckles<br />
Motion to accept with regret and best wishes the retirement resignation of<br />
Dennis Eckles, effective June 30, <strong>20</strong>13, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent. (Attachment #14)
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3. Bullying Coordinator Stipend – T. Ritchie<br />
Motion to approve a stipend amount of $7,500.00 for Tina Ritchie as Bullying<br />
Coordinator for the <strong>20</strong>13/<strong>20</strong>14 school year, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent.<br />
4. Family Medical Leave of Absence – B. Kazimierczak<br />
Motion to approve an unpaid Family Medical Leave (FMLA) for Barbara<br />
Kazimierczak effective <strong>May</strong> 7, <strong>20</strong>13 through June 21, <strong>20</strong>13.<br />
5. Substitute Teacher - Math<br />
Motion to appoint Emily Blanchette, as a substitute Math Teacher, from<br />
<strong>May</strong> 28, <strong>20</strong>13 until June 21, <strong>20</strong>13, at a rate of $75.00 per day, as recommended by<br />
the Superintendent.<br />
(Information forwarded to Personnel Committee)<br />
6. Long-term Substitute Teacher - Science<br />
Motion to appoint Stanley P. Pazden, Jr., as a long-term substitute Science<br />
Teacher (Step 1, BA, $50,185.00) from September 1, <strong>20</strong>13 – June 30, <strong>20</strong>14, as<br />
recommended by the Superintendent.<br />
7. 6 th Period Stipend – S. Bonney<br />
Motion to approve a prorated 6 th period stipend for Sara Jean Bonney, from<br />
June 3, <strong>20</strong>13 until June 21, <strong>20</strong>13.<br />
8. Approvals<br />
Motion to approve the following substitute custodian for the <strong>20</strong>12/<strong>20</strong>13 academic<br />
year at a rate of $10.00 an hour:<br />
Paul Heymer Substitute Custodian<br />
(Information forwarded to Personnel Committee)<br />
9. Extended <strong>School</strong> Year Program<br />
Motion to approve the following personnel for the Extended <strong>School</strong> Year<br />
Program and ancillary services for the summer of <strong>20</strong>13 at their per diem or<br />
contracted rates from June 24 to July 25, as recommended by the<br />
Superintendent:<br />
Name Position Hours (Mon – Thurs.)<br />
Alyssa Garcia Teacher 7:30 am – 2:30 pm<br />
Cali Roberts Teacher 7:30 am – 2:30 pm<br />
Dawn Sell Substitute Teacher 7:30 am – 2:30 pm<br />
Amanda Potestio Substitute Teacher 7:30 am – 2:30 pm<br />
Cheryl Harris Aide 8 am – 2 pm<br />
Sandy Gilfillan Substitute Aide 8 am – 2 pm<br />
Maureen Pellek Substitute Aide 8 am – 2 pm<br />
Beth Dispoto Nurse 8:30 am – 1:30 pm<br />
10. Abolishment of Position Control Roster No.<br />
Motion to abolish Position Control Roster No. TCH-36.
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11. Robeson Classic Football All Stars Inc.<br />
Motion to approve the use of school equipment for the participation of two NWR<br />
students in the Robeson Classic All-Star Football game to be held in June <strong>20</strong>13.<br />
(Attachment #15)<br />
12. Resolution – NJ <strong>School</strong> Boards Association Insurance Group<br />
Motion to approve the following Resolution:<br />
WHEREAS, the New Jersey <strong>School</strong> Boards Association Insurance Group<br />
(NJSBAIG) Board of Trustees approved proposed amendments to its Bylaws at a<br />
public meeting on March <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>13 in accordance with Article IX (C) of the current<br />
NJSBAIG Bylaws; and<br />
WHEREAS, the current NJSBAIG Bylaws require for the proposed<br />
amendments to be approved by member school district; and<br />
WHEREAS, seventy-five percent (3/4) of the member school districts must<br />
approve the proposed amendments within one hundred eight (180) days of the<br />
hearing on the amendments:<br />
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that at a regular meeting of the<br />
<strong>North</strong> <strong>Warren</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> Board of Education held on <strong>May</strong> <strong>20</strong>, <strong>20</strong>13, the Board does<br />
hereby approve the proposed amendments to the NJSBAIG Bylaws.<br />
(Attachment #16)<br />
13. Affirmative Action Officer Appointment – L. Melchor<br />
Motion to approve the following Resolution:<br />
WHEREAS, an affirmative action complaint has been filed and is being<br />
investigated by Louis Melchor, the <strong>District</strong> Affirmative Action Officer; and<br />
WHEREAS, Dr. Brian Fogelson, the Superintendent of <strong>School</strong>s is required to<br />
participate and render a decision on any appeal of the Affirmative Action<br />
Officer’s decision; and<br />
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that Dr. Brian Fogelson may not<br />
participate in the appeal of any decision by the Affirmative Action Officer due to<br />
a conflict of interest; and<br />
WHEREAS, any action which may be necessary by the Board as a<br />
consequence of the Affirmative Action investigation requires the recommendation<br />
of the Superintendent; and<br />
WHEREAS, Louis Melchor possesses a certificate of eligibility to act as a<br />
superintendent and has agreed for the limited purpose of implementing the<br />
Board’s affirmative action policy to act as Acting Superintendent.<br />
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby appoints<br />
Louis Melchor as the Acting Superintendent for the limited purpose of<br />
implementing the Board’s affirmative action policy.<br />
14. New Policy – First Reading and Approval<br />
Motion to introduce and approve the first reading, the following policies as<br />
presented:<br />
• Policy 3281 - Inappropriate Staff Conduct<br />
(Attachment #17)
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X. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION<br />
XI.<br />
XII.<br />
XIII.<br />
XIV.<br />
IMPORTANT DATES / FUTURE MEETINGS<br />
<strong>May</strong> 27<br />
<strong>School</strong> Closed – Memorial Day<br />
<strong>May</strong> 29<br />
Voices of the Veterans Program<br />
<strong>May</strong> 29<br />
Senior Awards Program, 7 p.m.<br />
<strong>May</strong> 30<br />
Underclass Awards Program, 7 p.m.<br />
<strong>May</strong> 31<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong> Play, 7 p.m., Seussical, The Musical, Jr.<br />
June 1<br />
Middle <strong>School</strong> Play, 2 p.m.<br />
June 3<br />
Senior Class Picnic<br />
June 7<br />
Senior Class Cruise<br />
June 7<br />
8 th Grade Dinner Dance, 7-10 p.m.<br />
June 8 & 9 Relay for Life at NWR<br />
June 12<br />
Athletic Awards Program<br />
June 17<br />
Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.<br />
June 14 - <strong>20</strong> Early Dismissal – Final Exams<br />
June 21<br />
Early Dismissal – Graduation 6:45 p.m.<br />
EXECUTIVE SESSION<br />
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION<br />
ADJOURNMENT