9/01/09 Minutes - Spotswood School District

SPOTSWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING September 1, 2009
SPOTSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER
7:05 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT; STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
The chair declares that, in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, adequate
public notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with statute by the Secretary of the
Board of Education.
MISSION STATEMENT
“Building Strong Minds, Bodies and Communities”
B. FLAG SALUTE
C. ROLL CALL
Members Present:
Others Present:
Members Absent:
Mr. Rich O’Brien, Board President
Ms. Donna Faulkenberry, Vice President
Mr. William Smith, Board Member
Mrs. Joanne Carroll, Board Member
Mr. Scott Johnkins, Milltown Representative
Dr. John Krewer, School Superintendent
Ms. Tish Spinillo, Business Administrator
Amanda Gagnon, Student Representative
Several Public Members
Mr. John Lavelle, Board Member
Mr. Gerard Hook, Board Member
D. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
1. Teacher Induction
2. Opening Convocation – The Spotswood Education Foundation presented the 2009 Grants
totaling $3,730.57 to J. Gersten, D. Danzig, C. Bergman-DeFilippo, J. Jay, R. Aymes, K.
Joseph, L. Quinn, K. Rhodes, E. Cantora, R. White, J. Potoka, J. Sost, D. Cilmi, A. Scuorzo, A.
Somers, H. DeLollis
3. H1N1 State Summit-Discussion regarding suspending perfect attendance with this year
E. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
F. RECOMMENDED ACTION --------------- ROUTINE ---- SPOTSWOOD/MILLTOWN --------
Minutes
1. Approve minutes of the following meeting:
August 18, 2009
Regular Board Meeting
Motion Yea Nay Abstained Absent
R. O’Brien X
D. Faulkenberry Seconded X
G. Hook X
J. Lavelle X
W. Smith Motion X
J. Carroll X
S. Johnkins X
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No Items for Approval
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Revised Curriculum Guide Adoption 1. Approve the adoption of the revised Curriculum Guides 12-K for use
in the classroom for the 2009-2010 school year.
Field Trip
2. Approve the following field trip as presented:
School Grade/Class Destination Date(s)
High School Junior/Senior Prom South Gate Manor
05/21/10
Freehold NJ
Motion Yea Nay Abstained Absent
R. O’Brien X
D. Faulkenberry Seconded X
G. Hook X
J. Lavelle X
W. Smith X
J. Carroll Motion X
S. Johnkins X
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Out-of-District Placement
Travel Resolution
1. Approve out-of-district placement for student #3325316195 to attend
the Center for Life Long Learning, Parlin, New Jersey at an annual
tuition rate of $43,020.00 effective September 2, 2009.
2. WHEREAS, the Spotswood Board of Education recognizes school
staff and Board members will incur travel expenses related to and
within the scope of their current responsibilities and for travel that
promotes the delivery of instruction or furthers the efficient
operation of the school district; and
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq. requires Board members
to receive prior approval of these expenses by a majority of the full
voting membership of the Board and staff members to receive prior
approval of these expenses by the Superintendent of Schools and a
majority of the full voting membership Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education establishes, for regular district
business travel only, an annual school year threshold of $1,000 per
staff/Board member where prior Board approval shall not be required
unless this annual threshold for a staff/Board member is exceeded
WHEREAS, travel and related expenses not in compliance with
N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-1.1 et seq., but deemed by the Board of Education
to be necessary and unavoidable are excluded from the requirements
of N.J.A.C. 6A:23B-et seq.; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of
Education approves all travel not in compliance with N.J.A.C.
6A:23B-1.1 et seq. as being necessary and unavoidable as per noted

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on the attached Board of Education Approval of Travel and Related
Expense Reimbursement Form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education approves
the travel and related expense reimbursements as listed on the
attached Board of Education Approval of Travel and Related
Expense Reimbursement Form.
Approve as per attached sheet.
Motion Yea Nay Abstained Absent
R. O’Brien X
D. Faulkenberry Seconded X
G. Hook X
J. Lavelle X
W. Smith X
J. Carroll Motion X
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Tuition Student 1. Resolved the Board of Education approve the attendance of Mark
Calogera as a senior at Spotswood High School at a tuition of $13,146 as
per the terms and conditions in Board Policy regarding tuition/out-ofdistrict
students.
Board member asked why student was paying. Board President suggest a review in Policy modification/review existing policy
ROLL CALL VOTE
Joanne Carroll motioned to resolve, seconded by Donna Faulkenberry.
Rich O’Brien
Yay
Donna Faulkenberry
Yay
William Smith
Yay
Joanne Carroll
Yay
Scott Johnkins
Yay
All in favor
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Lunchroom/Playground Chaperone 1. Approve Ellen Druckman as a lunchroom/playground chaperone at
the Appleby School for 1 ½ hours per day effective September 2,
2009 at an hourly rate of $9.50 for the 2009-2010 school year.
Lunchroom/Playground Chaperone 2. Approve Maria Writt as a lunchroom/playground chaperone at the
Schoenly School for 1 ½ hours per day effective September 2, 2009
at an hourly rate of $9.50 for the 2009-2010 school year.
Lunchroom/Playground Chaperones 3. Approve increase in hours for the following lunchroom/playground
For The Record Only
chaperones at the Schoenly School effective September 2, 2009 at
the hourly rate of $9.50 for the 2009-2010 school year:
Donna Winant
Angela Moran
.5 hour per day
.5 hour per day
Maternity Leave
4. Approve maternity leave for Lindsay Falana, Schoenly preschool
teacher, effective January 1, 2010, returning May 3, 2010, using
accumulated sick time then going on an unpaid leave under the terms
and conditions of the Family Medical Leave Act and NJ Family
Leave Act.

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Sixth Period Stipend
Memorial Middle School
5. Approve the following middle school staff for a sixth period stipend
of $5,806 for the 2009-2010 school year:
Stephanie Barlow
Stephanie Bromberg
Rose Evans
Karen Gabbai
Megan Koppel
Karen Joseph
Janelle Leidy
Janet Marshall
Elaine Mutnick
Jamie Rapczynski
Jamie Rothfus
Bob Tagliente
NJ ASK Prep Program 6. Approve the following staff for NJ ASK/Prep grades 7 and 8 at the
Memorial Middle School rate of $22.90 per session (136 sessions - $3,114.40) for the 2009-
2010 school year:
Joanne Cifelli
Jamie Mahoney
Joanne Moyer
Jamie Rothfus
NJ ASK Prep Program 7. Approve the following staff for NJ ASK/Prep grade 6 at the rate of
Memorial Middle School $22.90 per session (140 sessions - $3,206.00) for the 2009-2010
school year:
Patricia Cella
Leigh Ann Quinn
Leave of Absence
For the Record Only
Revised Resignation Date
8. Approve a leave of absence for Marie Huszar, teacher of Special
Education at Appleby School effective September 1, 2009 through
December 31, 2009 using accumulated sick and personal days then
taking an unpaid 12 week leave of absence under FMLA.
9. Approve the revised resignation date from October 4, 2009 to
September 4, 2009 for Amy Baum, Appleby Guidance Counselor
providing for four (4) overlap days with recently appointed Appleby
Guidance Counselor Laura Gundaker.
Motion Yea Nay Abstained Absent
R. O’Brien X
D. Faulkenberry Seconded X
G. Hook X
J. Lavelle X
W. Smith X
J. Carroll Motion X
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Extended Family Leave
Change in Status
Sixth Period Stipend
Spotswood High School
1. Approve the extension of family leave for Michelle Geddes, high
school teacher of science, to begin September 1, 2009, through the
2009-2010 school year, returning in September 2010.
2. Approve Amelia Cater, high school teacher of science, to move to a
full-time basis effective September 1, 2009, through the 2009-2010
school year, at a step and salary of M/13, $74,600.
3. Approve the following high school staff for a sixth period stipend of
$5,806 for the 2009-2010 school year:
Dianna Altmiller
Robert Aymes
Jason Banyai
Aileen Benitez
Carol Bergman-DeFilippo Paige Besthoff
Patricia Bodak
Pamela Brown
Sara Carino
Mary Ann Cochran
Carol Cohen
Alan Cummings
Michael Curto
Martin Dempsey
Denise DePresca
Chris Feibel
Suzanne Fredricks
Glenn Fredricks
Barbara Furman
Rich Gawlak
Christopher Gozick
Jill Harkins
Leonard Holender
Thomas Ivan
Alyson Joralemon
Todd Knolmayer
John Lissaris
Leslie Malec
Henrietta Manfre
Sharon Marshall
Jeff Marvinny
Colleen Meyers
Jeff Michaels
Rima Michaels
Amy Mikulak
Marsha Ober
Ron Panico
Erin Peabody
Selina Pewitt Barbara Plachinski (2)
Michelle Robbins
Jeff Rosen
Dale Rubino
Joseph Schwartz
Jennifer Schwinghammer Christopher Talish
Barbara Trimboli
Lisa Van Doren
William Visokay (2) Barbara Wank
Kara Wyks
Frank Yusko
Andrew Zaborney
Amelia Cater
Michelle Golden (Roux) John Chaya
Student Worker
Fall Coaching Appointments
4. Approve the appointment of Dominique Pesco as a student worker in
the Spotswood High School Print Shop effective September 17, 2009
through June 14, 2010 for 15 hours per week at $7.15 per hour.
5. Approve the appointment of the following staff for Fall Sports
Coaching Positions for the 2009-2010 school year as indicated:
• Girls’ Varsity Tennis – Gary Hull - $4,756 (2)
• Gymnastics (individual supervisor) – Jessica Wisniewski
(Boettger) – $34.00 per hour
• Volunteer Assistant Football Coach – Phil Greene
Substitutes
6. Approve the following substitutes:
Dawn Corio (sub)
Christina Freeman (sub)
Anna Tawil (secy/aide)

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Robyn Hayes (Spec. Ed.)
Motion Yea Nay Abstained Absent
R. O’Brien X
D. Faulkenberry Motion X
G. Hook X
J. Lavelle X
W. Smith X
J. Carroll X
S. Johnkins Seconded X
G. FOR DISCUSSION
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS – Communications is developing a survey for parents is being crafted
for input on the agenda for Bi-district meeting. The Letter regarding the merge of the two districts
will go out to the parents on the first or second day of school. The matter is still in discussion with
all authorities. Reverse 911- is being meshed with the Genesis system for email blast.. Refining
process is underway differentiating when 911 texts/email messages and home phone messages will
be sent. There will be a curriculum meeting on September 15 th . Building and Grounds-Rich
O’brien indicated the Memorial Bathroom and High school bleacher project are on schedule. The
results of the energy audit are being reviewed.
Athletics-Water bottle issue was discussed. Bill Smith pointed out that implementing what is
being suggested as the means for handling the matter is costly to the district. Amanda
indicated that the Summer Bridge program was successful.
I. CORRESPONDENCE
J. FOR INFORMATION
K. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Non-Agenda Items
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M. ADJOURNMENT – Donna Faulkenberry made a motion to adjourn at 8:21 p.m., seconded by
William Smith. All in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tish Spinillo
Business Administrator/Board Secretary