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HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
Regular Public Meeting – June 12, 2012
I. Opening -
A. The meeting was called to order by President Cahill at 7:33 p.m. in the Library
at Memorial Junior School, 61 Highland Avenue, Whippany, New Jersey 07981.
Mrs. Wolsky, Business Administrator/Board Secretary read the following statement:
In accordance with P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, notice of this meeting was provided to the newspaper of
record, appropriately posted and sent to the Township Clerk on May 3, 2012.
B. Present: Board Members: Mrs. Brandie J. Linfante
Mr. Michael Alwell
Mr. Thomas “Ace” Gallagher
Mr. Stephen Furda
Mrs. Catherine Slattery
Mrs. Carol Tognetti
Mr. Salvatore A. Azzarello, Vice President
Mr. Brian Cahill, President
Superintendent
School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
Mr. Scott R. Pepper
Mrs. Vanessa M. Wolsky
Absent:
Mr. Nicholas Duva
II. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS –
Student Recognitions –
Essay Contest - Mr. Stark and Mr. Wasko recognized the following students for their
participation in the American Legion “How Do I Show Patriotism to My Country” Essay
Contest: Delaney Smith, Derek Hill, William Wainscott, Robert Annino and Kerry Grumka.
Mr. Pepper thanked the students on behalf of the Board for their outstanding job representing
our schools.
2012 Junior Solar Sprint Competition – Mrs. Judy Hoffler recognized the following
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McBride, Joseph Milhalko, James Reagan, Jordan Trigger and Thurman Furda. Mrs. Hoffler
also thanked 3M for their ongoing support of the club.
Mr. Furda thanked Mrs. Hoffler for also ensuring the students were hydrated and protected from
the sun at the solar sprint event.
3M Corporation – Mr. Wasko expressed his gratitude to the 3M Corporation and specifically
to Roxi Williams, Plant Human Resources Representative, and Eric Klofstad, Site Manager, for
the effort and assistance they have provided Hanover Township Schools through the award of
grant funds, technology equipment and supplies to help support the School District.
Ms. Williams thanked the Board of Education and Community and expressed her appreciation
at being able to make a difference in the Community.
2012 Ingenuity Grant – Mr. Stark gave an overview of the grant that was awarded to Bee
Meadow School and the Magic Planet that would be purchased with the funding.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Executive Session 5/15/12
Reorganization Meeting 5/22/12
Regular Public Meeting 5/22/12
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Furda Approved Unanimous
IV. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT -
A. Cash Report – Mrs. Wolsky read the cash balance as of May 31, 2012 was $3,164,104.01.
Year to date General Fund interest was $6,253.00. Year to date HTSACC program interest
was $95.83.
V. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Pepper said “At this point in the school year we are almost fully staffed for September with just a
couple of open positions available. These include a part-time Basic Skills position at Bee Meadow
School, a part time Spanish position at the elementary level, and the Physical Education and Health
position at Salem Drive School. In addition, with the Board's approval of a change in job description
tonight, the district will begin the process of finding a replacement for Dr. Keenan who announced her
retirement at our last meeting.
Earlier tonight, the Board and district administrators met with Joann Borin from the New Jersey School
Board's Association to establish goals for the 2012-2013 school year. At our meeting in July, the Board
will formally approve these goals and over the summer I will be working with the administrative team
to develop an action plan that will provide specific benchmarks in support of these goals.
Finally tonight, I would be remiss if I didn't extend my appreciation to all our employees for another
outstanding school year. Our faculty, staff, and administration did a tremendous job of providing the
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character education programs, assemblies, and initiatives focused on the six pillars of character through
out the course of the school year. The students have certainly benefited from all these programs and
initiatives.
I want to extend a special thank you to our support staff for cleaning and maintaining our schools,
transporting many of our students safely to school, and supervising our students during the lunch/recess
period every day.
I want to thank our secretaries for proving excellent support to our faculty and administrators, but more
importantly to our parents and the greater community. They (the secretaries) are usually the first
person that people come in contact with when visiting or calling our schools and the standard they have
set for professional service is one that all of us strive to achieve.
A huge thank you is also in order for our central office staff who do an outstanding job of managing
many of the behind the scenes financial and operational aspects of our school district. They play such
an important role in making our school district run so smoothly and we are blessed to have very
competent people in these important positions.
In closing, I want to thank the Board of Education for their ongoing support of our schools. Board
members serve as volunteers. They receive no stipends, benefits, or credit toward a pension by serving
in these positions. In fact Board members give of their time, which takes away from their own
families, and I know I speak for everyone when I say thank you for your service to the community.
I want to wish everyone a restful summer. It truly has been a great year and I look forward to seeing all
our teachers and students in September.”
VI.
CURRICULUM REPORT
Dr. Keenan reviewed the specific initiatives summer curriculum would focus on including:
implementation of new K-2 math curriculum, HIB program, educator evaluation system, elementary
health program and Character Education in grades K-8. Dr. Keenan also commented on the
recommendation on the agenda to appoint grade level chairs in K-6.
President Cahill congratulated Dr. Keenan and wished her well in her retirement.
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS -
Personnel Committee – Mrs. Linfante said the Committee met on June 8 and was updated on
staffing, Dr. Keenan’s retirement and changes to the job description for Curriculum and Staff
Development, which the Committee supports.
Curriculum & Instructions Committee – In Mr. Duva’s absence, Dr Keenan highlighted the
items in her presentation that are on the agenda for approval.
Finance/Transportation/Physical Plant Committee – Mr. Gallagher said the Committee met
at 8:00 on June 5 and reviewed a policy update on the agenda regarding use of school facilities,
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maintenance of school grounds, going out to bid for the Memorial Junior School auditorium air
conditioning and the purchase of a new 54-passenger school bus.
Public Relations – Mrs. Slattery reported that Mr. Pepper is currently researching the timing of
the school election and may put out a survey to get input from various groups in the community.
Plans are picking up for the district wide tricky tray to raise money for the Memorial Junior
auditorium renovation.
Travel Reports- None
Delegate Reports – Mr. Azzarello commented that the NJSBA workshop will be 10/23-10/25
in Atlantic City and that he will be representing the Board at an EE4NJ implementation meeting
on August 4.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) – None
IX. BOARD ACTIONS -
A. PERSONNEL
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, move to:
1. Approve the contract and salary of $120,000 for Vanessa Wolsky, Business
Administrator/Board Secretary, effective 7/1/12 to 6/30/13.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
2. Approve the contract and salary of $158,389 for Dr. Michele Keenan, Assistant
Superintendent for Curriculum and Staff Development, effective 7/1/12 to 8/31/12, prorated.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
3. Approve the salary of $189,683 for the 2012-2013 school year for Scott R.
Pepper, Superintendent of Schools effective 7/1/12 to 6/30/13.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
4. Appoint Rebecca Naylor to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Guidance
Counselor, Memorial Junior School, at a salary of MA+15 Step 1, $58,588, effective 9/1/12 to
6/30/13, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Continued
employment will be subject to approval by the New Jersey Department of Education, and the
results of a criminal history check as required by applicable law.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
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5. Appoint Michelle Herman to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long Term
Substitute Replacement Resource Center Teacher (Liberato), Memorial Junior School, at $250
per day, effective 9/1/12 to 11/30/12.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
6. Appoint Brieanne Richards to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long Term
Substitute Replacement School Psychologist (Black D’Urso) at Mountview Road, and Salem
Drive schools, at $250 per day, effective 9/1/12 to 1/31/13. Continued employment will be
subject to approval by the New Jersey Department of Education, and the results of a criminal
history check as required by applicable law.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
7. Appoint Emily Rothschild to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long Term
Substitute Replacement Health and Physical Education Teacher (Kozyra), Memorial Junior
School, at $250 per day, effective 9/1/12 to 10/31/12.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
8. Appoint Nadia Swanson to the position of part time (.35 FTE) Lunch Recess
Aide, Mountview Road School, at a salary of Step 5, $5,341, effective 9/1/12 to 6/30/13, in
accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
9. Approve the transfer of Scott VanSteyn, from day custodian at Salem Drive
School, to midday custodian at Memorial Junior School, effective 7/23/12, with salary to
include a 5% differential when school is in session, in accordance with the Agreement between
the Board and the HTEA.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
10. Approve the reallocation of 2011-2012 extra-compensation hours for Club ASK
Math Advisors at Memorial Junior School, with payments in accordance with the Agreement
between the Board and the HTEA, as outlined below:
Activity
Budgeted Hours
(Approved Actual Hours Worked
Advisor
6/14/11)
Club ASK Math 4 3 Barbara Heiser
Club ASK Math 4 3 Kate (Boyne) Dietrich
Club ASK Math 6 6 Karen Goldman
Club ASK Math 6 8 Diane Mascolo
20 hours total 20 hours total
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
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11. Approve Colleen Murphy, Guidance Counselor, Memorial Junior School, to
work in the guidance office for up to a maximum of 25 days during the summer, at a per diem
rate in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA (Article XIV, Section
H).
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
12. Approve Rebecca Naylor, Guidance Counselor, Memorial Junior School, to
work in the guidance office for up to a maximum of 15 days during the summer, at a per diem
rate in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA (Article XIV, Section
H).
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
13. Approve Meg Prosicki, part-time secretary to the school nurse, Memorial Junior
Schools to work up to 20 hours during the summer, to assist the school nurse, at her hourly rate
in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
14. Approve to amend the Extended School Year Program work hours for Alyssa
Ciampaglio to include one (1) additional hour (8:15-9:15) for the first six (6) days (6/26-
7/3/12) to facilitate a smoother transition for the students in the Autism class program.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
15. Approve 2012-2013 extra-compensation assignments as Area Coordinators,
with payments in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA as follows:
Staff Member
Position
Diane Mascolo Math Coordinator K-8
Kristen DeMarco Language Arts Literacy Coordinator K-8
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
16. Approve 2012-2013 extra-compensation assignments as Elementary Grade
Level Chairs, with payments in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the
HTEA as follows:
Grade
Staff Member
Kindergarten Laura Petro
Grade 1
Patti Lowy
Grade 2
Ellen Bloemeke
Grade 3
Renee Lisewski
Grade 4
Diane Brozyna
Grade 5
Connie Tronio
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
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17. Approve the 2012-2013 extra-compensation assignments at Memorial Junior
School, with payments in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA as
outlined below.:
Dramatics Advisor - Play
Dramatics Assistant - Play
I&RS Coordinator
I&RS Committee Member
I&RS Committee Member
I&RS Committee Member
I&RS Committee Member
I&RS Committee Member
6th Grade Team Leader
7th Grade Team Leader
8th Grade Team Leader
Student Council Advisor
Student Council Advisor
Teacher in Charge
Voyager Yearbook
Voyager Yearbook
TBD
TBD
Colleen Murphy
Laurie Klauber
TBD
Elizabeth Gioia
Karen Goldman
TBD
Michael Anderson
Diane Mascolo
Barbara Hesier
Carolyn Koch
Karin Murek
Michael Anderson
TBD
TBD
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
18. Approve Kennie McPeek for the 2012-2013 extra-compensation assignment as
Athletic Director at Memorial Junior School, with payment in accordance with the Agreement
between the Board and the HTEA.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
19. Approve the following 2012-2013 extra-compensation assignments as Coaches
at Memorial Junior School, all at Step 3, with payments in accordance with the Agreement
between the Board and the HTEA.:
Fall
Soccer – Varsity Boys .................................Kennie McPeek
Soccer – Varsity Girls .................................Kayte Dietrich
Cross Country – Varsity Boys ....................Karin Murek
Cross Country – Varsity Girls.....................Carolyn Koch
Field Hockey – Varsity ..............................Dan Lederer
Winter
Basketball – Varsity Boys ...........................Kennie McPeek
Basketball – Varsity Girls ...........................Jamie Cresbaugh
Wrestling – Varsity ....................................Pete Monteverde
Spring
Baseball – Varsity ......................................Kevin McPeek
Softball – Varsity .......................................Kennie McPeek
Track – Varsity Boys ..................................Karin Murek
Track – Varsity Girls ..................................Jennifer Pilchman
Intramural Track .........................................Michael Anderson
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
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20. Approve the following personnel to the Substitute List for the Extended School
Year, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
Sandy Intile, Teacher, at the summer school rate of $48. per hour*
Maureen Lenox, Teacher, at the summer school rate of $48. per hour*
Michelle Herman, Teacher, at the summer school rate of $48. per hour*
Sue Pillion, Aide, at her hourly rate*
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
21. Amend the salary for Maria Roveto to reflect the 2012-2013 Special Education
Aides guide, Step 9, $20,935.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
22. Authorize the Superintendent to employ staff for the 2012-2013 school year, during
the recess of the Board, for subsequent ratification by the Board.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
23. Acknowledge the student suspensions as reported by the school principals for the
month of May 2012, Attachment “A”.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
24. Accept the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying report and affirm the
Superintendent’s decisions for the period ending June 8, 2012, Attachments “B”.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
25. Conduct the first reading of the job description for Director of Curriculum,
Instruction, and Professional Development, Attachment “C”, and if approved, adopt.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
26. Appoint Eulalio Molina to the position of full time (1.0 FTE), Custodian at
Salem Drive School, at a salary of Step 7, $35,780, prorated, effective 7/16/12 to 11/16/12 (120
day probationary period), in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
Continued employment will be subject to approval by the New Jersey Department of Education,
and the results of a criminal history check as required by applicable law, and successful
completion of a physical examination.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
27. Appoint Justine Conte to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Elementary (Grade
3) Teacher, Salem Drive School, at a salary of MA Step 13, $73,738, effective 9/1/12 to
6/30/13, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
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Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
28. Appoint Sara Hauptman to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long Term
Substitute Replacement Elementary Computer Teacher, Mountview Road and Salem Drive
schools, at $250 per diem, effective 9/1/12 to 1/31/13, in accordance with the Agreement
between the Board and the HTEA.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
29. Authorize the following tuition reimbursement applications for the 2012-2013
school year, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA:
Teacher
Credits
Marianne Vetter 12
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
30. Approve Cheryl Minerowicz to the temporary position of part-time substitute
summer secretary at Bee Meadow School, at her hourly rate, for 3 hours per day, effective
7/16/12 to 7/20/12, and 7/23/12 to 7/27/12.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
31. Approve Geri Catala to the temporary position of part-time substitute summer
secretary at Bee Meadow School, at her hourly rate, for 3 hours per day, effective 7/30/12 to
8/3/12.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
32. Approve Pat Boorujy to the temporary position of part-time substitute summer
secretary at Bee Meadow School, at the substitute secretary rate, for 3 hours per day, effective
8/6/12 to 8/10/12.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
33. Approve Lynda Maltino to the temporary position of part-time substitute summer
secretary at Bee Meadow School, at her hourly rate, for 3 hours per day, effective 8/13/12 to
8/17/12.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
34. Approve Peggy Wagner to the temporary position of part-time substitute summer
secretary at Mountview Road School, at her hourly rate, for 3 hours per day, effective 7/16/12
to 8/17/12.
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
35. Approve Corinne Didow to the temporary position of part-time substitute
summer secretary at Salem Drive School, at her hourly rate, for 3 hours per day, effective
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Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
36. Approve 2012-2013 extra-compensation assignments at Bee Meadow School
with payments in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA as follows:
Position
Staff Member
Teacher-in-Charge:
Janice Olear
Student Council Advisors: Cheryl Abbott
Alyssa Ciampaglio
Rose Papera
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
37. Approve the following staff members for 2012-2013 extra-compensation
assignments as I&RS Team Members at Bee Meadow School with payments in accordance
with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
Kristen Dakak, Coordinator Linda Freitas
Cheryl Abbott
Patti Lowy
Crista Vogt
Valerie Ward
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
38. Approve 2012-2013 extra-compensation assignments at Mountview Road
School with payments in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA as
follows:
Position
Staff Member
Teacher-in-Charge:
Michelle Marks
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
39. Approve extra-compensation payments for 2012 summer curriculum projects, at
the hourly rates, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA (Article
XIV, Section G), as outlined below:
Number of Participants Total Hrs.
Implementation of new Math Program, K-2
Melissa Myron 20 60
Lori Prout
Justine Conte
Christine Carey
Dana Harrsch
Laura Petro
Caitlin Smith
Caitlin Vassoler
Chris Clamser
Joanne Spagnoli
Patti Lowy
Dana Frey
Grace Jacobson
Barbara Beck
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Cori DeSino
Colleen Downey
Linda Murphy
Beth Colasuonno
Joanne DeNotaris
Ellen Bloemeke
Rosemary Pierone
Rick Eva
Amy Roos
Michele Pratola
HIB – Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Program
Names TBD 9 33
Elementary Health
Wendy Busby 3 24
Mary Connor
Number of Participants Total Hrs.
Valerie Ward
Education Evaluation System (EE4NJ) 12 96
Mike Anderson
Diane Mascolo
Shana Tracy
Michele Pratola
Christine Fox
Patti Lowy
Ellen Bloemeke
Diane Brozyna
Jaime Fittipaldi
Renee Lisewski
Connie Tronio
Laura Petro
Character Education Programs
Memorial Jr. School Names TBD 5 20
Elementary 6 58
Kristen Dakak
Grace Jacobson
Anita Black
Renee Lisewski
Laura Diamante
Colleen Daly
Motion: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
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B. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, move to:
1. Acknowledge the following fire drills, as reported by the school principals, for
the month of May 2012:
School
Date
Memorial Junior School 5/29/12
Bee Meadow School 5/30/12
Mountview Road School 5/31/12
Salem Drive School 5/23/12
Moved: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Gallagher Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
2. Acknowledge the following crisis management drills, as reported by the school
principals, for the month of May 2012:
School
Date
Memorial Junior School 5/23/12
Bee Meadow School 5/23/12
Mountview Road School 5/23/12
Salem Drive School 5/31/12
Moved: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Gallagher Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
3. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to contract with
Caldwell Pediatric Therapy Center to provide occupational and physical therapy to CST #15-
04 who will attend The Children’s Institute Extended School Year program from July 5, 2012
– August 3, 2012. The cost of this agreement shall not exceed $700.
Moved: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Gallagher Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
4. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to contract with
Caldwell Pediatric Therapy Center to provide occupational and physical therapy to CST #15-
04 who will attend The Children’s Institute for the 2012-2013 school year. The cost of this
agreement shall not exceed $5,500.
Moved: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Gallagher Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
5. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation for bedside
instruction on Student ID #1306013 by St. Clare’s Hospital effective 5/31/12 until such time as
student is medically cleared to return to school. Instruction will be 1 hour per day at a rate of
$54 per hour.
Moved: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Gallagher Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
6. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to enter into a
contract with P.G. Chambers School to provide occupational and physical therapy to students
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and conduct evaluations during the district’s 2011-2012 Extended School Year program,
effective 6/26/12 – 8/3/12, not to exceed $7,000.
Moved: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Gallagher Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
7. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to extend the contract with
Vision Management Consulting to maintain access to the IEP PlaNet application and data
during July and August 2012 to facilitate the transition to the new vendor. The cost for this
extension shall not exceed $595.
Moved: Mrs. Linfante Second: Mr. Gallagher Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
C. FINANCE, TRANSPORTATION, PHYSICAL PLANT
I. FINANCE
Upon recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, move to:
1. Approve line item transfers in the 2011-12 Budget, Attachment “D”.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
Tognetti abstain Check #26826
2. Accept the certification of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary that as of
5/31/12 pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(c) 3, no budgetary line item has been over expended in
violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(a).
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
3. Certify that as of 5/31/12, after reviewing the Business Administrator/Board
Secretary's financial reports, to the best of our knowledge no major account or fund has been
over expended in violation of N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.10(b) and sufficient funds are available to meet
the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
4. Accept the reports of the Secretary A-148 and the treasurer’s report A-149, for
the month ended 5/31/12.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
5. Authorize the following payments:
Bills List Dated
Amount
Payroll 5/30/12 $768,462.72
Bills & Voids – 5/23 – 6/12/12 $394,010.31
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
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6. Authorize submission of the Application for funds to support the Anti-Bullying
Bill of Rights Act.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
7. Adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 18A:21-2 and N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-13 permit a Board of Education
to establish and/or deposit into certain reserve accounts at year end, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned statutes authorize procedures, under the authority of
the Commissioner of Education, which permit a board of education to transfer anticipated
excess current revenue or unexpended appropriations into reserve accounts during the
month of June by board resolution, and
WHEREAS, the Hanover Township Board of Education wishes to deposit anticipated
current year surplus into a Capital Reserve account at year end, and
WHEREAS, the Hanover Township Board of Education has determined that an amount
not to exceed $500,000 is available for such purpose of transfer;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Hanover Township Board of
Education that it hereby authorizes the district’s School Business Administrator to make this
transfer consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
8. Authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to pay all
remaining obligations and make necessary budget transfers to close the 2011-12 school year,
and set up accounts payable and reserve for encumbrances to be paid after 7/1/12 as required
under G.A.A.P., to be ratified by the Board of Education at the 7/17/12 regular meeting.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
9. Authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to pay 2011-12
bills and issue payroll checks during the summer recess of the Board, subject to subsequent
ratification by the Board.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
10. Authorize the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to cancel
outstanding purchase orders from 2011-12.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
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11. Authorize a pre-audited Board Secretary and Treasurer's Report to be sent to
the Department of Education for the period ending 6/30/12, as required by law.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
12. Approve the attendance of staff members and board members at workshops and
travel expenses that are in accordance with the allowable room rate and meal reimbursement
rate as outlined in the NJ OMB Circular 602B and mileage at the state approved rate, as per
Attachments “E”.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
2013.
13. Approve participating in the county-wide joint milk advertisement for 2012-
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
14. The Board of Education authorizes that in the event a transfer into Capital Reserve
must be less than $500,000 due to maximum allowable reserve, the balance of funds up to
$500,000, as well as funds available in excess of $500,000, be transferred into a Maintenance
Reserve account.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
15. Authorize the execution of an agreement between the Board of Education and
the Educational Services Commission of Morris County, effective 7/1/10 to 6/30/11, to provide
professional support services with personnel or service contractors in the area of non-public
textbooks and non-public technology and authorize the School Business Administrator/Board
Secretary to execute the contract on behalf of the Board.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
16. Approve the attendance of staff members and board members at workshops and travel
expenses that are in accordance with the allowable room rate and meal reimbursement rate as
outlined in the NJ OMB Circular 602B and mileage at the state approved rate, as per
Attachments “G”.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
II.
TRANSPORTATION
Upon recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary,
move to:
1. Adopt the following resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Hanover Township Board of Education wishes to purchase school
buses through the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission Co-operative
Pricing System (MRESC Co-op), and
WHEREAS, the MRESC has publicly opened and awarded bids for type A, B, C and D
buses, and
WHEREAS, this award meets the needs of the District.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Administration is authorized to
purchase the following school bus through the MRESC Co-op:
Type C – 54 Passenger Diesel, Inline 6 Cylinder 259” Wheelbase
Chassis: B 2 106; Mfr.: Freightliner Custom
Body: C2 Saf-T-Liner; Mfr.: Thomas
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
2. Authorize the renewal of a Transportation Jointure with Madison Board of
Education, Madison, New Jersey, to provide pupil transportation services for the 2012-2013
school year to Sage Day at Boonton School, Boonton, New Jersey at a route cost of $169 per
diem.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
3. Authorize a Transportation Jointure with the Hanover Park Regional High
School District, East Hanover, New Jersey, to provide pupil Transportation Services for the
2011-2012 extended school year program to the Children’s Institute, Verona, New Jersey
commencing on 7/2/12 thru 8/3/12 for a route cost of $102.78 per diem.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
4. Authorize an extension of a Transportation Jointure with Hanover Park Regional
High School District, East Hanover, New Jersey, to provide pupil Transportation Services with
Aide for the 2011-2012 extended school year program to Developmental Learning Center,
New Providence, New Jersey commencing on 6/27/12 thru 8/8/12 for a route cost of $102.78
per diem.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
5. Authorize providing transportation services for the Hanover Township
Recreation Summer Program from 7/2/12 through 8/10/12.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
6. Adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS: In accordance with the statutes of 18A:18-1.1 and 1.2, Boards of
Education of two or more districts may provide jointly, by agreement, the transportation of
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WHEREAS: The Educational Services Commission of Morris County provides
transportation services for many school districts to various schools;
BE IT RESOLVED: That the Educational Services Commission of Morris County be
authorized to receive transportation bids for the 2012-2013 school year on behalf of the
Hanover Township Board of Education.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
7. Authorize the 2012-2013 Joint Transportation Agreement between Hanover
Township Board of Education and the Educational Services Commission of Morris County.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
III.
PHYSICAL PLANT
Upon recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary,
move to:
1. Conduct the first reading of Policy # 7510, Use of School Facilities, as per
Attachment “F”, and if approved, adopt.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
2. Approve submission of the project application for air conditioning in the
Memorial Junior School Auditorium to the State of New Jersey for approval as an Other Capital
Project with no State funding.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
3. Authorize the Business Administrator to solicit bids for air conditioning in the
Memorial Junior School Auditorium.
Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no
D. PUBLIC RELATIONS
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, move to:
1. Accept with appreciation a 2012 3M Ingenuity Grant, in the amount of $9,823, from 3M
Foundation to Bee Meadow School.
Moved: Mrs. Slattery Second: Mr. Gallagher Approved: Unanimous
2. Accept, with appreciation, the donation of assorted board games, valued at $100.00, to
Camp HTSACC from the Alwell Family.
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Moved: Mrs. Slattery Second: Mr. Gallagher Approved: Unanimous
IX.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- None
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS- None
XI.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION- None
XII.
ADJOURNMENT: 8:33 p.m.
Moved by: Mrs. Linfante Seconded: Mrs. Slattery Approved: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa M. Wolsky
School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
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