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HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION 

MINUTES 

Regular Public Meeting – August 30, 2011 

I. Opening - 

A. The meeting was called to order by President Cahill at 7:30 p.m. in the Library at Memorial 

Junior School, 61 Highland Avenue, Whippany, New Jersey 07981. 

Mrs. Wolsky 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 16, 2011. 

B. Present: Board Members: 

Superintendent 

School Business Administrator/ 

Board Secretary 

Mr. Brian Cahill, President 

Mr. Anthony J. Scarpino, Vice President 

Mr. Michael Alwell 

Mrs. Brandie J. Linfante 

Mr. Thomas “Ace” Gallagher 

Mr. Nicholas Duva 

Mr. Stephen Furda 

Mrs. Catherine Slattery 

Mr. Salvatore A. Azzarello 

Mr. Scott R. Pepper 

Mrs. Vanessa M. Wolsky 

C. Absent: Board Members: No members of the Board were absent. 

II. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT - 

A. Cash Report - Mrs. Wolsky read the cash balance as of July 31, 2011, was $3,164,374.13. Our 

General Fund interest for the month of July was $384.06. HTSACC program interest for June 

was $11.47. 

B. Dates to Remember – Mrs. Wolsky noted the following dates: 

Monday, September 5 

Tuesday, September 6 & 

Wednesday, September 7 

Thursday, September 8 

Labor Day 

Schools and Board of Education Office Closed 

Staff In-service Days - Schools Closed 

Board of Education Office Open 

First Day of School for Students

Tuesday, September 20 

Regular Public Meeting 

Memorial Junior School Library/Media Center 

7:30 p.m. 

III. 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

Mr. Pepper said, “When school opens next week we are anticipating a district wide enrollment of about 

1,492 students. This number is 31 students less than where we were when schools closed in June. The 

decrease in enrollment is primarily a result of an incoming Kindergarten class of 136 students which is 

much smaller than last June's eighth grade graduating class of 181 students. 

A review of enrollment at each school indicates that Bee Meadow School will start the year with about 

359 students which is 14 less than last year. Salem Drive School is expected to have an enrollment of 

277 students which is 26 less than last year. At Mountview Road School the enrollment will be 309 

students which is 13 more students than were enrolled last year and Memorial Junior School is 

projecting an enrollment of 547 students which is four students less than last year. 

Class sizes at our three elementary schools range from 16 to 23 students with a district wide average 

class size of 19 students. At Memorial Junior School, where the students change classes and participate 

in a variety of programs the class sizes range from 18 to 25 which conforms with the Board's policy on 

desirable class size. The only classes where the desirable class size limits are exceeded will occur in 

classes such as chorus and band classes where larger groups assemble and perform. 

With tonight's agenda, we are fully staffed for September with a total of 18 new teachers who will join 

our existing faculty when school opens next week. 

Tonight's agenda seeks the approval of an increase in the full time equivalency of our Kindergarten 

teachers from the current .62 F.T.E. to a proposed .72 F.T.E. Approval of this action item by the Board 

will restore our Kindergarten program to the level it was at during the 2009-2010 school year prior to the 

budgetary reductions that were necessitated by the significant loss of state aid. If approved, students 

would receive an additional 30 minutes of academic instruction daily. Kindergarten teachers would also 

be available to greet the students everyday, and help with the transition of students at the end of the day 

as they are picked up by their parents, placed on a school bus, or brought to the Kinderkids after-school 

program. 

There are several items on tonight's agenda in support of the new anti-bullying law that is set to take 

effect September 1st. These include the appointment of a District Anti-Bullying Team, the approval of 

the district's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Acknowledgement and Shared Values Statement, and 

the approval of several policies that will provide guidance and direction to faculty and staff members as 

we implement the requirements of this new law. 

Over the summer months, members of the District Anti-Bullying Team attended training and developed 

forms and procedures that will be followed to investigate alleged incidents of bullying in our schools. 

The entire faculty and staff will receive training and guidance on these procedures and the forms they 

will use to report incidents of alleged bullying on the first few days of school so that everyone will 

understand their responsibilities and obligations under the new anti-bullying law. 

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During the next few weeks students will be made aware of their responsibilities under the law and 

parents will be provided information that will help them understand how this new law will be 

implemented in our school district. At a couple points during the school year, I will be reporting to the 

Board and public our progress as it relates to implementing all aspects of the anti-bullying law. 

Finally tonight, item number 5 on the Curriculum portion of the agenda seeks the approval of the 

district's Action Plan that is designed to support the implementation of the 2011-2012 district goals. 

Board members and district administrators have received a copy of the plan, and faculty and staff will be 

made aware of the plan as part of our opening day ceremonies. The district has established four goals 

which include the implementation of our new Languages Arts Literacy program in grades K-5. This is a 

major undertaking which actually started last year with a review and selection of a program that supports 

core standards and meets the educational needs of our students. Dr. Keenan and district administrators 

have been working with faculty on reviewing the new materials and developing a level of familiarity 

with all aspects of the new language arts literacy materials. Over the next several months, there will be 

ongoing workshops, trainings, meetings, and other support opportunities for faculty as they implement 

the program. 

The second goal involves upgrading our technology in support of initiatives such as the new languages 

arts literacy program and in support of the increased need and demand for technology in our schools. 

Over the summer all three computer labs in our elementary schools were outfitted with new "state of the 

art" iMac computers. The older eMac computers have had additional RAM installed in them and have 

been redistributed out to the classrooms for teachers to use with the students. Each elementary 

classroom will also be issued a new laptop computer and projector to assist with the implementation of 

technology based classroom lessons. The technology infrastructure has also been upgraded to add to the 

reliability and accessibility of the internet. All faculty members have been issued a new gmail account 

for emails which comes with unlimited email capacity as well as a number of other unique features. 

Our third goal involves the implementation of the new anti-bullying legislation. I just spoke to some of 

our initiatives in this area and I would just like to add that as a school district we continue to be 

committed to eliminating bullying in our schools through education, remediation, and developmentally 

appropriate consequences for those who are found to be in violation of our expectations for student 

behavior. We recognize that this is an ambitious goal and intend to do everything we can to make our 

anti-bullying program as effective as possible. 

Finally, our fourth goal centers around the State of New Jersey Department of Education requirements that 

dictate the comprehensive monitoring of school districts on a regular basis. The Hanover Township Public 

Schools are scheduled to undergo monitoring during the 2011-2012 school year and district administrators are 

already gearing up for this by reviewing district performance review indicators to ensure that we receive a 

favorable assessment later this year when Department of Education personnel conduct their onsite assessment of 

our programs, facilities, financial records, and operations.” 

Discussion: Mr. Scarpino asked if the change to Kindergarten restored the program to where it was 2 

years ago. Mr. Pepper clarified that it does. Mr. Alwell said it poses an additional cost to the Board but 

funds are available for this year and next year. 

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS - 

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Personnel Committee – Mr. Gallagher said the Committee met and discussed extending the 

Kindergarten program, staffing, an interim Business Administrator, redistricting of students, policies for 

bullying and personnel and the schedule of the new DARE officer. 

Discussion: Mr. Scarpino asked if any decisions were made regarding the interim BA. Mr. Pepper said 

there have been preliminary discussions regarding expectations for the position and the recommendation 

will most likely be for a part time person to carryout some of the responsibilities. 

Negotiations Committee – Mrs. Linfante said the Board met with the HTAA and anticipates meeting 

again in October. She said a tentative agreement has been reached with the HTEA, contract changes 

have been made and a copy has been sent to the HTEA along with draft salary guides. 

Curriculum & Instructions Committee – Mrs. Slattery said the Committee met Wednesday, August 

24 and discussed technology updates, implementation of the new Harrassment, Intimidation and 

Bullying policy, the new Language Arts Literacy curriculum, the Character Education program in the 

elementary schools emphasizing anti-bullying and kindness and the reinstatement of the Kindergarten 

program. 

Finance/Transportation/Physical Plant Committee – Mr. Azzarello said the Committee met Tuesday, 

August 23 and reviewed the 2011-12 transportation routes, the employment extension of 2 summer 

maintenance assistants, possible sale of District owned land, facilities use rates for the upcoming school 

year, a change order for the MJS cafeteria HVAC project, the Honeywell energy savings plan and 

preliminary audit results. 

Public Relations – Mr. Duva said the Committee met August 19 and discussed the field trip survey and 

upcoming board presentations. 

Discussion: Mrs. Linfante asked how many people responded to the survey. Mr. Pepper said 210 – 

which is a large number and a credit to the PTA’s advertisement of it. 

VI. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only) 

Mr. Cahill asked if there were any public comments on agenda items only. 

Michelle Krowiak, 17 Crescent Drive, thanked Mr. Pepper and the Board for the improvements made to 

the Kindergarten program. 

A member of the public extended her appreciation for the changes made to the Kindergarten program 

and asked if the Spanish program would also be reinstated. 

Mr. Pepper said not at this time. He said we have looked into possible options and have not yet found 

anything that meets the District’s needs. 

VII. BOARD ACTIONS - 

A. PERSONNEL 

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Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, move to: 

1. Accept, with regret, the resignation of T. Michael Faherty, Long Term Substitute 

Replacement Language Arts Literacy Teacher, Memorial Junior School, effective immediately, for 

personal reasons. 

Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Scarpino Roll Call: 9 yes, 0 no 

2. Rescind the approval of Stephen McGovern for temporary/provisional employment as 

2011 summer custodial/maintenance staff, effective immediately. 


3. Approve a medical leave of absence (maternity) for Vanessa Wolsky, Business 

Administrator/Board Secretary, effective 12/12/11 to 3/30/12, with pay (depending on availability of 

accrued sick and personal days, and vacation time), consistent with the terms of the Family Medical 

Leave Act, and NJFLA. 


4. Amend a medical leave of absence (maternity) for Heather Rizzo, Elementary (Grade 1) 

Teacher, Mountview Road School, currently effective 12/1/11 to 6/30/12, to be effective 11/28/11 to 

6/30/12, with and without pay (depending on availability of accrued sick and personal days), consistent 

with the terms of the Family Medical Leave Act, NJFLA and in accordance with the Agreement 

between the Board and the HTEA. 


5. Amend the 2011-2012 employment contracts for the following Kindergarten Teachers 

from the previously approved part-time (.62 FTE) to part-time (.72 FTE) in accordance with the 

Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined upon 

conclusion of negotiations between the Board of Education and the Hanover Township Education 

Association. 

Name Step From .62 FTE To .72 FTE 

Justine Conte MA Step 11 $43,963 $51,054 

Melissa Myron MA Step 4 $37,379 $43,407 

Laura Petro BA+30 Step 11 $42,909 $49,830 

Caitlin Smith BA Step 3 $33,473 $38,871 

Christine Malki MA Step 1 $35,147 $40,815 


6. Rescind the appointment of Dana Harrsch to the Long Term Substitute Grade 3 

Replacement Teaching position at Salem Drive School, and appoint her to the position of part time (.72 

FTE) Kindergarten Teacher, Salem Drive School, at a salary of BA Step 2, $38,007, effective 9/1/11 to 

6/30/12, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 

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salaries will be determined upon conclusion of negotiations between the Board of Education and the 

Hanover Township Education Association. 

Discussion: Mr. Pepper noted this item is a reassignment from a long term substitute position to a 

Kindergarten teaching position. 


7. Appoint Lori Prout to the position of part time (.72 FTE) Kindergarten Teacher, Bee 

Meadow School, at a salary of BA+15 Step 1, $38,367, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with 

the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined upon 


Association. 

Discussion: Mr. Pepper said Ms. Prout graduated from the College of St. Elizabeth with a 4.0 GPA, is 

certified to teach pre-kindergarten and K-5 and has taught in the Chatham schools. 


8. Appoint Caitlin Vassoler to the position of part time (.72 FTE) Kindergarten Teacher, 

Mountview Road School, at a salary of BA Step 1, $37,143, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance 

with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined 

upon conclusion of negotiations between the Board of Education and the Hanover Township Education 

Association. 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. 

Discussion: Mr. Pepper said Ms. Vassoler is a Penn State grad with a Bachelor’s in kindergarten and 

elementary education, has taught abroad in Ireland and met the President after winning the 

championship on the fencing team. 

Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Scarpino Roll Call: 8 yes, 0 no (1 abstain) 

9. Appoint Christina Laietta to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long Term Substitute 

Coordinated Services (Basic Skills Instruction) Replacement Teacher (Rocco), Bee Meadow School, at a 

salary of BA Step 1, $51,588, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with the Agreement between 

the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined upon conclusion of negotiations 

between the Board of Education and the Hanover Township Education Association. 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. 

Discussion: Mr. Pepper said Ms. Laietta is a graduate of the College of St. Elizabeth with a Bachelor’s 

in elementary education, special education and art. 


10. Appoint Nicole Aboyoun to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long Term Substitute 

Elementary (Grade 5) Replacement Teacher (Venner) at Salem Drive School, at a salary of $250 per 

diem, effective 9/1/11 to 1/31/12. 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. 

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Discussion: Mr. Pepper said Ms. Aboyoun is a graduate of Mullenberg with elementary education 

certification. 


11. Appoint Catherine Murphy to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long Term Substitute 

Elementary (Grade 2) Replacement Teacher (Rizzo) at Mountview Road School, at a salary of $250 per 

diem, effective 11/28/11 to 6/30/12. 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. 

Discussion: Mr. Pepper said Ms. Murphy is a graduate from the College of St. Elizabeth, has a 

Bachelor of Arts from Penn State and has K-5 elementary certification. 


12. Appoint Krista Colabella to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Long Term Substitute 

Language Arts Literacy Replacement Teacher (Dilatush) at Memorial Junior School, at a salary of $250 

per diem, effective 10/11/11 to 6/30/12, plus 2 days transition. 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. 

Discussion: Mr. Pepper said Ms. Colabella has a BA from Farleigh Dickinson University in Arts, 

English and Literary Studies and a MA in Education 


13. Amend the 2011-2012 employment contract for Joanne Iwicki, Teacher of Mathematics, 

Memorial Junior School, from the approved full time (1.0 FTE) position at a salary of BA, Step 17, 

$77,088, to full time (1.08 FTE), at a salary of BA, Step 17, $83,255, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in 

accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be 

determined upon conclusion of negotiations between the Board of Education and the Hanover Township 

Education Association. 


14. Amend the 2011-2012 employment contract for Laurie Klauber, World Language 

(Spanish) Teacher, Memorial Junior School, from the approved full time (1.0 FTE) position at a 

salary of BA, Step 8, $60,318, to full time (1.08 FTE), at a salary of BA, Step 8, $65,143, 

effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. 

Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined upon conclusion of negotiations between the Board of 

Education and the Hanover Township Education Association. 


15. Amend the 2011-2012 employment contract for Carolyn Koch, Science Teacher, 

Memorial Junior School, from the approved full time (1.0 FTE) position at a salary of BA, Step 12, 

$67,638, to full time (1.2 FTE), at a salary of BA, Step 12, $81,166, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in 

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accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be 




16. Amend the 2011-2012 employment contract for Sharon Ferraiuolo, Lunch Recess Aide, 

Mountview Road School, from the approved part time (.25 FTE) position at a salary of Step 4 $3,603, 

to part time (.35 FTE), at a salary of Step 4, $5,044, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance 

with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined 

upon conclusion of negotiations between the Board of Education and the Hanover Township Education 

Association. 


17. Rescind the appointment of Nancy Colavito as Lunch Recess Aide at Mountview Road 

School, and appoint her to the position of part time (.65 FTE) Special Education Aide, Salem Drive 

School, at a salary of Step 5, $11,618, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with the Agreement 

between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined upon conclusion of 

negotiations between the Board of Education and the Hanover Township Education Association. 


18. Rescind the appointment of Nadia Swanson as Lunch Recess Aide at Bee Meadow 

School, and appoint her to the position of part time (.65 FTE) Special Education Aide, Mountview Road 

School, at a salary of Step 5, $11,618, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with the Agreement 

between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined upon conclusion of 



19. Appoint Sharon Brueno to the position of part time (.41 FTE) Lunch Recess Aide, Salem 

Drive School, at a salary of Step 3, $5,786, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with the 






20. Appoint Marjorie Capasso to the position of part time (.41 FTE) Lunch Recess Aide, 

Salem Drive School, at a salary of Step 3, $5,786, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with the 






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21. Appoint Yelena Richter to the position of part time (.25 FTE) Lunch Recess Aide, 

Mountview Road School, at a salary of Step 3, $3,528, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with 

the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined upon 





22. Appoint Adam Papa to the position of full time (1.0 FTE), Custodian at Mountview Road 

School, at a salary of Step 4, $36,053 (includes 10% night differential when school is in session), 

prorated, effective 9/10/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the 

HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined upon conclusion of negotiations between the 

Board of Education and the Hanover Township Education Association. 


23. Approve Diane Silbernagel to attend Child Study Team meetings over the summer on an 

as-needed basis, at her per diem rate, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the 

HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 salaries will be determined upon conclusion of negotiations between the 

Board of Education and the HTEA. 


24. Approve the salaries for the administrative staff members, effective 7/1/11 to 6/30/12. 

Staff Member Position Salary 

Gregory Margolis Supervisor of Special Education $126,771 

Theodora Spina Principal, Mountview Road School $140,246 

Roberto Camean Principal, Salem Drive School $120,147 

Michael Wasko Principal, Memorial Junior School $149,481 


25. Approve the district’s Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Acknowledgement and Shared 

Values Statement, Attachment “A”. 


26. Conduct the first reading of Regulation # 5600, Pupil Discipline/Code of Conduct, as 

per Attachment “B”, and if approved, adopt. 


27. Appoint the 2011-2012 District Anti-Bullying Team as follows: 

Superintendent of Schools- Scott R. Pepper 

Affirmative Action Officer- Dr. Michele Keenan 

District Anti-Bullying Coordinator- Aaron Wasserman 

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Bee Meadow School Safety Team Members 

Principal- 

School Anti-Bullying Specialist- 

Teacher Representative- 



Parent Representative- 

Darrin Stark 

Maryellen Adams/Jean Rothrock, 

Christine Clamser 

Sue DeCaro 

Laura Diamante 

Lynn Hill 

Mountview Road School Safety Team Members 

Principal- 






Thea Spina 

Kristen Dakak/Anita Black 

Drew Burns 

Renee Lisewski 

Cori DeSino 

Jennifer Fostiropoulos 

Salem Drive School Safety Team Members 

Principal- 






Rob Camean 

Anita Black/Kristen Dakak 

Grace Jacobson 

Colleen Daly 

Diane Brozyna 

Anne Roda-Farrell 

Memorial Junior School Safety Team Members 

Principal- 






Michael Wasko 

Colleen Murphy/Jason Ivenz 

Dan Lederer 

Marlene Crane 

Stephanie Markey 

Alissa Campbell 

Discussion: Mr. Scarpino asked why the specialists at Mountview and Salem were the same. Mr. 

Pepper said the teachers are at both schools. 


28. Appoint the Business Administrator as the district’s Safety Coordinator as required under 

the School Alliance Insurance Fund. 


29. Approve Jason Ivenz for the 2011-2012 extra-compensation assignment as I&RS Team 

Member at Memorial Junios School with payment in accordance with the Agreement between the 

Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 compensation will be determined upon conclusion of 


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30. Approve Nancy Balogh for the 2011-2012 extra-compensation assignment as After 

School Study Club Advisor at Memorial Junior School, for 30 hours, with payment in accordance 

with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 compensation will be 




31. Approve Jennifer Pilchman for the 2011-2012 extra-compensation assignment as After 

School Study Club Advisor at Memorial Junior School, for 30 hours, with payment in accordance 

with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA. Actual 2011-2012 compensation will be 




32. Rescind the approval of Crista Vogt for the 2011-2012 extra-compensation assignments 

as Grade 5 Team Leader and Teacher-in-Charge at Mountview Road School. 


33. Approve Michelle Marks for the 2011-2012 extra-compensation assignment as Teacherin-Charge 

at Mountview Road School, with payment in accordance with the Agreement between the 

Board and the HTEA. 


34. Authorize the following tuition reimbursement applications for the 2011-2012 school 

year, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA: 

Teacher/Staff Member 

Credits 

Janis Borbas 6 


“C”. 

35. Approve the Substitute List for the 2011-2012 school year as outlined in Attachment 


36. Consistent with Board Policy 8110, approve the change in attendance area, from Bee 

Meadow School to Salem Drive School for the 2011-2012 school year for students ID #’s: 

8730159161 

9380728959 


37. Approve the following for additional temporary/provisional employment as 

custodial/maintenance assistants, at $9.50/hour, not to exceed 352 hours each, effective 8/29/11 to 

10/28/11: Craig Albert 

Bobby Cloughsey 

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38. Approve the following personnel for temporary/provisional position(s) in the Hanover 

Township School Age Child Care Program, Camp HTSACC, effective 5/1/11 to 6/30/11 and again 

from 7/1/11 to 8/19/11. Final staff appointments will be pending ratio needs based on enrollment of 

children in the program. Staff will be paid an hourly rate based on hours worked. 

Name Position Total Est. Hours Hourly Rate 

1. Skiff, Alyssa Substitute Group Leader as needed $13.25 

2. Manning, Rebecca Substitute Group Leader as needed $14.25 


39. Approve the following staff for temporary/provisional employment in the Hanover 

Township School Age Child Care Program for the 2011-2012 school year, effective 8/31/11-6/30/12. 

Final staff appointments will be pending ratio needs based on enrollment of children in the program. 

Staff will be paid an hourly rate based on hours worked. 

Name Position Est.Hrs/Week Step Hourly Rate 

1. Gnardellis, Beth Substitute Group Leader as needed 9 $21.10 

2. Mead, Lauren Substitute Group Leader as needed 3 $16.80 

3. Smith, Phyllis Substitute Group Leader as needed 3 $17.35 

4. Myron, Craig Substitute Group Leader as needed 3 $16.80 

5. White, Majorie Anita Program Assistant SDS KK 14 13 $15.90 

6. Smith, Diane Program Assistant/MTV KK 14 12 $15.30 

7. Mutter, Nancy Program Ass’t/BMS KK,ASK 18 12 $15.30 

8. Manuel, Ann Prog. Ass’t./BMS EB,SDS ASK 20 16 $17.80 

9. Berkencamp, Glenn Program Assistant/BMS ASK 16.5 4 $11.20 

10. Arenas, Antonio Program Assistant/MTV ASK 16.5 4 $11.20 

11. Cashen, Eddie Program Assistant/SDS EB/ASK 16 5 $11.70 

12. Rillo, Marlena Program Assistant/SDS ASK 10 5 $11.70 

13. Sheets, Samantha Program Assistant/SDS ASK 16.5 12 $15.30 

14. Miller, Patricia Program Ass’t/BMS ASK/KK 21 4 $11.20 

15. Gross, Tracy Program Assistant/MTV ASK 16.5 2 $10.35 

16. Beyer, Theresa Program Assistant/MTV EB/ASK 15 10 $14.15 

17. Masone, Gina Program Assistant/SDS ASK 7 9 $13.55 

18. Bonn, Alissa Program Assistant/SDS ASK 16.5 11 $14.70 

19. Maybe, Stephen Program Ass’t/MTV/BMS ASK 7 11 $14.70 

20. Smith, Catherine Program Assistant/MTV 16.5 8 $13.05 

21. Wolf, Ella Program Assistant/BMS 13 8 $13.05 

22. Lasiy, Roxanne Program Assistant/BMS 7 8 $13.05 

23. Manning, Rebecca Program Assistant/BMS 14 3 $10.80 

24. Waldron, Lindsay Program Assistant/BMS 7 4 $ 8.55 

25. DeAngelis, Maria Substitute Program Assistant as needed 4 $11.20 

26. Sykes, Tom Substitute Program Assistant as needed 2 $ 10.35 

27. Coccia, Peter Substitute Program Assistant as needed 3 $10.80 

28. Tar, Lois Substitute Program Assistant as needed 12 $15.30 

29. Walsh, Sarah Substitute Program Assistant as needed 6 $12.15 

30. Malang, Giovanni Substitute Program Assistant as needed 7 $12.60 

31. Castellucio, Deb Substitute Program Assistant as needed 7 $12.60 

32. Strumolo, Ashley Substitute Program Assistant as needed 4 $11.20 

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33. Strilec, Alex Program Aide/ BMS ASK 14 4 $ 8.75 

34. Sages, Brittni Program Aide/BMS ASK 7 4 $ 8.75 

35. Mejia, Johanna Program Aide/MTV ASK 3.25 4 $ 8.75 

36. Murray, Bryan Program Aide/MTV ASK 7 3 $ 8.40 

37. DeLuca, Danielle Program Aide/MTV ASK 17 3 $ 8.40 

38. Tronio, Zachary Program Aide/SDS ASK 7 2 $ 8.10 

39. McEvoy, Stephanie Substitute Program Aide as needed 3 $ 8.40 

40. Goldberg, John Substitute Program Aide as needed 4 $ 8.75 

41. DeAngelis, Stephanie Substitute Program Aide as needed 5 $ 9.10 

42. Goldberg, Amy Substitute Program Aide as needed 5 $ 9.10 

43. Barrows, Bryan Substitute Program Aide as needed 1 $ 7.85 

44. Hillman, Elizabeth Substitute Program Aide as needed 6 $ 9.45 

45. Southard, Amanda Substitute Program Aide as needed 1 $ 7.85 

46. Florio, Stephanie Substitute Program Aide as needed 1 $ 7.85 

47. Congero, Noelle Substitute Program Aide as needed 4 $ 8.75 

48. Goldberg, Amy Substitute Program Aide as needed 4 $ 8.75 

49. Skiff, Emily Substitute Program Aide as needed 2 $8.10 

50. Southard, Lauren Substitute Program Aide as needed 4 $8.75 


40. Approve the 2011-2012 salaries for supervisory staff members as noted below, effective 

7/1/11 to 6/30/12: 

Staff Member Position Salary 

Roy Aull Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds $118,361 

Michael Raucci Transportation Coordinator $ 85,783 

Michael Schwab Director of Technology $ 96,254 

Jennifer Adkins Coordinator, School Age Child Care Program $ 68,850 


41. Approve the contract and salary of $107,335 for Vanessa Wolsky, Business 

Administrator/Board Secretary, effective 7/1/11 to 6/30/12. 


42. Approve the contract and salary of $153,033 for Dr. Michele Keenan, Assistant 

Superintendent of Curriculum and Professional Development, effective 7/1/11 to 6/30/12. 


43. Approve the salary of $185,086 for Scott R. Pepper, Superintendent of Schools, effective 

7/1/11 to 6/30/12. 


44. Appoint Theresa Stella to the position of part time (.41 FTE) Lunch Recess Aide, Salem 

Drive School, at a salary of Step 5, $6,032, effective 9/1/11 to 6/30/12, in accordance with the 

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Association. 


45. Appoint Catherine Murphy to the position of part time Long Term Substitute Special 

Education Aide, Mountview Road School, at $15 per hour, for four (4) hours per day, effective 9/8/11 to 

11/23/11. Continued employment will be subject to approval by the New Jersey Department of 



46. Conduct the first reading of Policy # 0144, Board Member Orientation and Training, 

as per Attachment “I”, and if approved, adopt. 


47. Conduct the first reading of Policy # 1230, Superintendent’s Duties, as per Attachment 

“J”, and if approved, adopt. 


48. Conduct the first reading of Policy # 1522, School-Level Planning, as per Attachment 

“K”, and if approved, adopt. 


49. Conduct the first reading of Policy # 5350, Pupil Suicide Prevention, as per 

Attachment “L”, and if approved, adopt. 


50. Conduct the first reading of Policy # 8461, Reporting Violence, Vandalism, 

Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Alcohol, and Other Drug Abuse, as per Attachment “M”, and 

if approved, adopt. 


B. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION 

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, move to: 

1. Acknowledge the following fire drill(s) for the Hanover Township School Age Child 

Care Summer Camp program as reported by the HTSACC Program Coordinator: 

Memorial Junior School 7/28/11 


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Moved: Mrs. Slattery Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 9 yes, 0 no 

2. Acknowledge the following crisis drill(s) for the Hanover Township School Age Child 

Care Summer Camp program as reported by the HTSACC Program Coordinator: 




3. Acknowledge the following fire drill(s) for the Extended School Year as reported by the 

Supervisor of Special Education: 

Bee Meadow School 7/12/11 


4. Acknowledge the following crisis drill(s) for the Extended School Year as reported by 

the Supervisor of Special Education: 

Bee Meadow School 7/28/11 


5. Approve the Action Plan for the 2011-2012 District Goals. 


6. Approve the Addendum to the Agreement for Chapter 192/193 instructional services with 

the Essex Regional Educational Services Commission to comply with recently enacted State 

requirements. 


7. Approve the request of the Supervisor of Special Education to enter into a contract with 

the Morris Center YMCA to provide 18 sessions of swimming lessons for Special Education classes for 

the 2011-2012 school year, at a cost of $2,300. 


8. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to contract with Bergen 

County Special Services to provide a maximum of 10 hours of Audiological Services for the 2011-2012 

school year for students with hearing impairments enrolled in the district, not to exceed $1,850. 


9. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to contract with P.G. 

Chambers School to provide occupational and physical therapy evaluations and direct services to 

students per their IEPs for the 2011-2012 school year. The cost of this contract shall not exceed 

$156,220. 

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C. FINANCE, TRANSPORTATION, PHYSICAL PLANT 

I. FINANCE 

Upon recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, move to: 

1. Approve line item transfers for the 2011-2012 Budget, Attachment “D”. 

Moved: Mr. Azzarello Second: Mr. Scarpino Roll Call: 9 yes, 0 no 

2. Accept the report of the Secretary A-148 and the Treasurer’s report A-149, for the 

months ended 7/31/11. 


3. Accept the certification of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary that as of 7/31/11 

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). 


4. Certify that as of 7/31/11, after reviewing the Business Administrator/Board Secretary's 

financial report, 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. 


5. Authorize the following payments: 

Bills List Dated 

Amount 

Payroll 7/15/11 $ 309,992.13 

Payroll 7/30/11 $ 235,989.08 

Payroll 8/15/11 $ 224,618.38 

Bills & Voids 7/13 - 8/30/11 $ 867,557.70 


6. 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 Attachment(s) “E”, and 

“F”. 


7. Approve the lease of one Sharp MX-M503 Copier (State Contract No. T-2075) at a cost 

of $209.00 per month for 60 months for the Hanover Township School Age Child Care Program. 

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8. Accept Non-Public Textbook Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education for 

2011-2012, in the amount of $11,046.00 to: Our Lady of Mercy School, in the amount of, $6,892.00; 

Abundant Life Christian School, in the amount of $3,910.00; and Discovery Years Nursery & Preschool 

in the amount of $244.00. 

Discussion: Mr. Scarpino asked why we were approving money for these schools. 

Mrs. Wolsky said the District is a flow through for funds from the State. 


9. Accept Non-Public Nursing Aid from the New Jersey Department of Education for 2011- 

2012, in the amount of $15,780.00 to provide nursing services to: Our Lady of Mercy School, in the 

amount of $9,845.00; Abundant Life Christian School, in the amount of $5,586.00; and Discovery Years 

Nursery & Preschool in the amount of $349.00. 


10. Approve milk prices for 2011-2012 for 1/2 pint of milk as follows: 

$.35 for students 

$.35 for adults 


11. Approve a contract with Consolidated Dairies, Inc., Wallington, N J, for milk deliveries 

for the 2011-2012 school year. 


12. Approve the HTSACC Fee Schedule and Additional Program Fees as outlined in 

Attachment “G”. 


13. Authorize the execution of an agreement between the Board of Education and the 

Educational Services Commission of Morris County, effective 7/1/11 to 6/30/12, to provide professional 

support services with personnel or service contractors in the area of non-public textbooks and authorize 

the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary to execute the contract on behalf of the Board. 


14. Adopt the following resolution: 

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Township of Hanover, County of Morris 

and the State of New Jersey as follows: 

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This Resolution shall be known and may be cited at the “Renewal” Cooperative Pricing Council 

Resolution of the Hanover Township Board of Education. 

Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:11-11(5), the Hanover Township Board of Education is 

hereby authorized to enter into a “Renewal” Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Lead Agency or 

any other contracting unit within the County of Morris or adjoining counties for the purpose of work, 

materials and supplies. 

The Lead Agency entering into contracts on behalf of the Hanover Township Board of Education 

shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S. 

40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the State of New Jersey. 


15. Authorize the execution of a shared services agreement between the Board of Education 

and the Educational Services Commission of Morris County, effective 7/1/10 to 6/30/11, to provide 

Bid/Purchasing services for $6,100. 


II. 

TRANSPORTATION 


1. Authorize a joint transportation agreement with Madison Board of Education, Madison, 

New Jersey, to provide pupil transportation services for the 2011-2012 school year to the Sage Day @ 

Boonton School, Boonton, New Jersey at a total route cost of $169 per diem. 


2. Approve the following Bus Routes for the 2011-2012 school year: 

Memorial Junior 1A 1P Mountview Road 22A, 22M, 22P 

Memorial Junior 2A 2P Mountview Road 23A, 23M, 23P 

Memorial Junior 3A 3P 

Memorial Junior 4A 4P Our Lady of Mercy 34A 34P 






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Salem Drive 10A 10P Bloomfield 95A 95P 

Salem Drive 11A, 11M, 11P 

Salem Drive 12A, 12P Calais 96A 96P 

Salem Drive 13A, 13M, 13P 

Chapel Hill School 97A 97P 

Bee Meadow 14A, 14M, 14P 

Bee Meadow 15A, 15M, 15P John Hill 98A 98P 

Bee Meadow 16A, 16M, 16P 

Bee Meadow 17A, 17M, 17P Sage Day @ Boonton 99A 99P 

Bee Meadow 18A 18P 

Bee Meadow 19A 19P Sussex 100A 100P 

Bee Meadow 20A 

Bee Meadow 21A 


III. 

PHYSICAL PLANT 


1. Approve disposal of assets as per Attachment “H”. 


2. Approve the following hourly facilities use rates for 2011-2012: 

Hanover Township Organizations and Recreation Department $42 

Outside Groups $47 


3. Approve change order 1 in the amount of $7,279.24 to TEO Technologies, Inc. for the 

Cafeteria HVAC project at Memorial Junior School (DOE Project Number 2000-040-10-1002) bringing 

the total contract to $48,979.24. 


4. Approve change order 1 in the amount of $2,615 to Direct Digital for the HVAC project 

at Bee Meadow School (DOE Project Number 2000-025-09-1003) bringing the total contract to 

$155,615. 


5. Authorize the Business Administrator to accept proposals for an independent third party 

to verify Honeywell’s Energy Savings Plan to ensure that the calculations were made in accordance with 

the BPU standards and that all required elements of the ESP are covered. 


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6. Approve disposal of assets as per Attachment “N”. 


D. PUBLIC RELATIONS 

Upon recommendation of the Superintendent: 

1. Accept with appreciation the donation of $300.00 to the Hanover Township Public 

Schools Kathryn Moser Music Endowment Fund, from Tamara Moser. 

Discussion: Mr. Pepper acknowledged the donation from Tamara, Kathy’s daughter, and expressed his 

appreciation for all she has done for the fund. 

Moved: Mr. Duva Second: Mrs. Linfante Roll Call: 9 yes, 0 no 

2. Accept with appreciation the grant donation of $2,000.00 from 3M Foundation to 

Memorial Junior School for the Technology/Robotics Club. 

Discussion: Mr. Pepper thanked the 3M Corporation for its ongoing support of our schools. 


3. Approve amending the date of the October Regular Board of Education Meeting from 

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 to Tuesday, October 18, 2011. 


X. PUBLIC COMMENTS - 

Mr. Cahill asked if there were any public comments. 

Hearing none he closed this portion of the meeting. 

XI. 

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 

Sale of Land – Mrs. Wolsky said an area developer interested in purchasing property adjacent to Calais 

and property adjacent to Mountview Road recently approached the District. The land would have to be 

put up for public sale but a number of steps would have to be followed before getting to that point. The 

first step is to get approval from the Department of Education to dispose of the land, which requires 

passing a resolution stating that the land is no longer needed for school purposes. 

The Board looked at pictures of the property and discussion followed concerning whether or not this 

land would be needed for school purposes in the future. It was determined that the land adjacent to 

Calais is not usable by the District but the Board asked for additional clarification before passing a 

resolution regarding the Mountview Road property. 

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The following motion was made: 

The Hanover Township Board of Education deems the property identified on the Tax Map of Hanover 

Township as Block 7502 Lot 10 is no longer needed for school purposes and authorizes the Business 

Administrator/Board Secretary to submit a written request to the Department of Education for approval 

of disposal. 

Moved: Mr. Furda Second: Mr. Azzarello Roll Call: 9 yes, 0 no 

Field Trip Survey – Mr. Pepper reviewed a survey that was sent out asking parents if they would feel 

comfortable contributing to the cost of field trips. 210 parents responded and the overwhelming 

majority indicated they would be willing to contribute. The survey also asked parents for additional 

comments and many added that they would be willing to help pay provided the field trips were 

meaningful. 

Mr. Pepper said the Board now has to decide if they are willing to ask parents to contribute and how 

much they are comfortable asking for. 

Based on the survey responses, $15 per trip was suggested. 

Mr. Cahill asked how many trips each class typically takes. 

Mr. Pepper said they each usually take 2 trips per year but we should consider making it 1 quality trip 

per grade. 

Mrs. Linfante asked when we would be asking parents to make this contribution. 

Mr. Pepper said at the time the trip is scheduled. 

Mr. Furda questioned whether this was going to lead into asking parents to contribute to athletic 

activities. 

Mr. Pepper said the Board discussed Pay to Play at budget time and decided instead to roll back clubs 

and intramural sports. He also indicated that we are one of few school districts that don’t ask parents to 

pay for trips. 

Mrs. Slattery asked if a quality trip could be provided for $15 and if it was more costly, would the 

District absorb the additional cost. 

Mr. Pepper said the trip would have to be within the limit. 

The following motion was made: 

Approve asking parents/guardians to contribute to the cost of field trips at an amount not to exceed $20 

per trip. 

Moved: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 9 yes, 0 no 

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XII. 

Adjournment – Motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. 

Motion: Mr. Scarpino Second: Mrs. Linfante Approved: Unanimous 

Respectfully submitted, 

Vanessa M. Wolsky 

School Business Administrator/ 

Board Secretary 

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