May 21, 2013 - Hanover District Schools

HANOVER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
Regular Public Meeting – May 21, 2013
I. Opening -
A. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Azzarello at 7:30 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: Mr. Michael Alwell
Mr. Thomas “Ace” Gallagher
Mr. Stephen Furda
Mrs. Catherine Slattery
Mrs. Carol Tognetti
Mr. Salvatore A. Azzarello, Vice President
Superintendent
School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
Mr. Scott R. Pepper
Mrs. Vanessa M. Wolsky
Absent: Board Members:
Mr. Brian Cahill, President
Mrs. Brandie J. Linfante
Mr. Nicholas Duva
II.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
MJS Auditorium Renovation Fundraising – Jen Adkins
Mrs. Adkins, HTSACC Coordinator and Chairperson of the Committee to renovate the MJS
Auditorium, shared with everyone the history of how the auditorium renovation came to be.
She commented on the fundraising efforts the Committee and school community have
undertaken including the tricky tray, Adopt A Seat and various other events. She presented the
Board of Education with a check for $55,000 of funds raised to date. On behalf of the Board of
Education, Mr. Azzarello accepted the generous donation and thanked Mrs. Adkins for all her
hard work along with all those who played a role in the fundraising efforts.
Morris County Superintendents’ Middle School Leadership Award
Michael Wasko, Principal, Memorial Junior School, presented Antonio Bellomo with a
Certificate from the Board of Education recognizing his receipt of the Middle School
Leadership Award sponsored by the Morris County Association of School Administrators. The
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is an honor roll student who has been student of the month twice at Memorial, is a member of
the MJS wrestling team and participates in several sports, activities and community service
projects. Mr. Pepper said that he also attended the dinner where the award was presented and
had the opportunity to get to know Antonio and his parents. He commented on Antonio’s
outstanding achievements and how proud his parents should be of his accomplishments.
Teacher of the Year Recipients
Mr. Wasko introduced and congratulated Ms. Kate Dietrich the Memorial Junior School 2012-
2013 award recipient. Mr. Darrin Stark, Principal, Bee Meadow School, introduced and
congratulated Ms. Laura Diamante the Bee Meadow School 2012-2013 award recipient. Ms.
Carmen Bellino, Principal, Mountview Road School, introduced and congratulated Ms. Heather
Rizzo the Mountview Road School 2012-2013 award recipient. Mr. Rob Camean, Principal,
Salem Drive School, introduced and congratulated Ms. Diane Brozyna the Salem Drive School
2012-2013 award recipient.
The recipients were presented with a golden apple from the Board of Education and would each
receive $250 to spend in the classroom.
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Public Meeting 4/23/13
Board Work Session 5/14/13
Motion: Mr. Furda Second: Mr. Gallagher Approved Unanimous
IV. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOARD SECRETARY’S REPORT -
A. Cash Report – Mrs. Wolsky read the cash balance as of February 28, 2013 was
$3,966,944.84. Year to date General Fund interest was $5,783.88. Year to date Capital
Project interest was $186.44 and year to date HTSACC program interest was $152.14.
B. Dates to Remember – Mrs. Wolsky shared the following:
Tuesday, June 18
Board Work Session – Management Team/Goal Setting
Memorial Junior School – Computer Lab II
5:45 p.m.
Regular Public Meeting
Memorial Junior School Library/Media Center
7:30 p.m.
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V. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Pepper said, “In the aftermath of the Newtown Connecticut tragedy, school districts
everywhere have renewed their efforts to carefully examine school security measures and look
with a critical eye toward improving existing practices and procedures. Over the past few
months, a number of improvements and initiatives in the area of school security have been
instituted in our buildings including the use of door magnets and snap straps to facilitate the
locking of doors in an efficient manner. Additional fob access points are in the process of being
installed on a number of exterior doors to provide teachers and students who may be outside
during recess or gym class easier access to the building. We are practicing security drills during
less structured times such as lunch and recess so students, teachers and support staff are trained
on how to manage large groups of students during a crisis situation. A school security expert
from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Department of Homeland Security has also
conducted a security audit of all four of our district schools. While we are still awaiting the
official written report of his findings several suggestions made during his visit have already
been instituted. Most recently, we expressed concern to township officials and the Morris
County Board of Elections regarding the use of school buildings as polling places during local
and national elections. Providing unlimited access to our schools during elections when
students and staff are present undermines our security measures and is very difficult to manage.
I am pleased to inform the Board and public that last week I met with township representatives
to discuss this issue and as a result of that meeting steps have been taken to propose the use of
alternate sites for future elections. The process of relocating polling sites is not easy. The sites,
which must meet certain criteria, must first be recommended by the township and then
inspected by the Board of Elections to determine whether they qualify as suitable polling
locations such as being handicapped accessible. In the interim, Chief Gallagher, of the Hanover
Township Police Department has indicated that a police officer will be stationed at each school
based polling place during the primary election in June, and again in November, until a more
permanent solution can be found.
As we move toward the end of the school year, district administrators are busy screening
resumes, conducting interviews, scheduling demonstration lessons and considering candidates
for a number of open positions for the upcoming school year. These include candidates to
replace retiring teachers, teachers who have resigned, and teachers who have requested
temporary leaves of absence as they await the birth of a child. Enrollment shifts will also likely
lead to a few transfers of teachers and some reassignments as we ensure that our school s are
fully staffed with the best possible teachers in September. The process of determining staffing
is complex, as teacher certification, tenure rights, and seniority must be considered when
placing teachers. The administrative team has already met on several occasions on this topic
and we are scheduled to meet again tomorrow to try, based on the most recent information we
have, to finalize staffing assignment for September. We are hoping to have any additional
transfers and hiring recommendations to the Board at the June 18th meeting.
Finally, I am going to go out on a limb here and suggest that there is a high likelihood that we
will be able to finish the school year without the use of any additional emergency school
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closings. Therefore, eighth grade graduation has officially been locked in for Monday, June
24th and the last day for students and staff will be Tuesday, June 25th. Both Monday, June 24th
and Tuesday June 25th will be half days for students.”
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS -
Personnel Committee – The Board met as a whole on May 14 and discussed salary increases
for certain employees for the 2013-14 school year.
Negotiations – Mr. Furda said the Committee will be meeting with the HTAA next Tuesday at
6:30 p.m.
Curriculum & Instructions Committee – The Curriculum Committee did not meet this past
month.
Finance/Transportation/Physical Plant Committee – Mr. Gallagher said the Committee met
just prior to tonight’s meeting and discussed preliminary year end results, the 2013-14
HTSACC budget on the agenda for approval tonight and project updates.
Public Relations – Mrs. Tognetti said the Committee met and discussed changing polling
locations, the SRO grant the Township applied for, the article in the Hanover Eagle about
Antonio Bellomo, Middle School Leadership Award winner, Teacher of the Year award
winners, the tricky tray auditorium fundraiser, the HTEA dinner which Sal Azzarello attended
and distributed gifts to retirees and the new sign outside BMS which will officially be unveiled
on 5/30.
VII.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Agenda Items Only)
Jen Fostiropoulos, 12 Larch Road, asked if the resource officer would be for the middle school
or for all schools. Mr. Pepper said he is uncertain how the time would be allocated.
George Coppola, 27 Woodcrest Road, Township Liaison to Board of Education and Public
Safety, said the issue surrounding the polling location changes is extensive. He listed possible
alternative locations but indicated this would not happen quickly and in the interim, the Chief of
Police has indicated that an officer will be placed at each school that is a polling location. Mr.
Pepper thanked Mr. Coppola for his efforts in helping to find suitable alternatives.
Jen Adkins, HTSACC Coordinator, commented on the resignation of Anita White from the
HTSACC program. Mrs. Adkins said Mrs. White brings a love of learning and teaching to the
program and she will be sorry to see her leave but is happy for her as she retires. Mr. Gallagher
said he knew she was special two years ago when his daughter came home from school and said
Mrs. White is a teacher who makes problems go away.
VIII. BOARD ACTIONS
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A. PERSONNEL
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, move to:
1. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Nancy Rocco, Elementary Teacher, Salem
Drive School, effective 7/1/13, for personal reasons.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
2. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Antonio Alberto, Custodian, Bee Meadow
School, effective 5/30/13, for personal reasons.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
3. Approve a medical leave of absence (maternity) for Susan Pedalino, Library
Media Specialist, Salem Drive School, effective 9/1/13 to 6/30/14, 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.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
4. Amend a medical leave of absence (maternity) for Jennifer Pilchman, Resource
Center Teacher, Memorial Junior School, currently effective from 6/17/13 to be effective from
6/7/13 through 6/30/13 with pay (depending on availability of accrued sick and personal days,
and 9/1/13 through 11/30/13, without pay, consistent with the terms of the Family Medical
Leave Act, NJFLA and in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
5. Appoint Lisa Healy to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Special Education
Teacher, Bee Meadow School, at a salary of MA, Step 7, $63,238, effective 9/1/13 to 6/30/14,
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: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
6. Appoint Gregory Matyola to the position of full time (1.0 FTE) Computer
Technician, at a salary of $47,598, effective 7/1/13 to 6/30/14.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
7. Appoint Maribella Hamlin to the position of Substitute Coverage Coordinator, to
provide district-wide substitute calling services for the 2013-2014 school year, at a yearly
stipend of $7,500, effective 9/1/13 to 6/30/14.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
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8. Authorize the appointment and salaries of support staff members for the 2013-
2014 school year, in accordance with the Board/HTEA Agreement as shown on Attachment
“A”.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
9. Authorize the appointment and salaries of central office exempt confidential
support staff members for the 2013-2014 school year, as shown on Attachment “B”.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
10. Approve the transfer of Nancy Balogh from Resource Center Teacher at Salem
Drive School (.5 FTE) and Memorial Junior School (.5 FTE) to Resource Center Teacher at
Memorial Junior School (1.0 FTE), effective 9/1/13.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
11. Approve the transfer of Michelle Cordasco from Resource Center Teacher at
Memorial Junior School (1.0 FTE) to Resource Center Teacher at Salem Drive School (.5
FTE) and Memorial Junior School (.5 FTE), effective 9/1/13.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
12. Approve the transfer of Karen Kebrdle from Special Education Teacher at Bee
Meadow School (1.0 FTE) to Special Education Teacher at Memorial Junior School (1.0 FTE),
effective 9/1/13.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
13. Authorize the following tuition reimbursement applications for the 2013-2014
school year, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA:
Teacher
Credits
Aimee Niemsyk 9
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
14. Approve the following 2013-2014 student teaching assignments:
Student/College Purpose Co-op Teacher Dates
Traci Maturo/ Student Teaching Lauren Herrera/ Fall 2013
Caldwell College (Art) BMS 9/3/13-12/13/13
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
15. Approve Kayte Dietrich for the 2012-2013 extra-compensation assignment as
Track & Field Coach at Memorial Junior School, Step 3, effective 5/14/13 through 5/30/13,
with payment in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
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16. Approve the following staff members for 2012-2013 extra-compensation
positions as Club Advisors at Memorial Junior School, with payments in accordance with the
Agreement between the Board and the HTEA, as outlined below:
Activity Advisor Projected Hours
Club ASK Language Arts Marie Dilatush 7
Club ASK Math Brenda Talbert 7
Club ASK Math Kayte Dietrich 3
Club ASK Math Barbara Heiser 3
Club ASK Math Diane Mascolo 7
Drama Club Dan Diaz 10
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
17. Appoint Selena Appel to the position of Administrative Assistant for the
Hanover Township School Age Child Care Program at a salary of $36,500 (30 hours per week),
effective 7/1/13 to 6/30/14.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
18. Appoint Meg Bartholomew to the position of Bookkeeper for the Hanover
Township School Age Child Care Program at the rate of $20.45 per hour, not to exceed 12
hours per week, effective 7/1/13 to 6/30/14.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
19. Approve the following changes for the Hanover Township School Age Child
Care Program, Camp HTSACC effective 5/1/13 to 6/30/13 and again from 7/1/13 to 8/16/13:
Name Position Total Est. Hrs. Hourly Rate
Jessica Samsel From: Substitute Program Assistant as needed $11.00
To: Program Aide 300 $ 9.00
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
20. Amend the previously approved hourly rate for Lauren Mead, Camp HTSACC
Supervisor, from $22.75 per hour to $22.90 per hour, retroactive to the original approval date of
2/21/13.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
21. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Maria DeAngelis, Camp HTSACC
Program Assistant, effective immediately, for personal reasons.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
22. Acknowledge the student suspensions as reported by the school principals for the
month of April 2013, Attachment “C”.
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Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
23. Accept the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying report and affirm the
Superintendent’s decisions for the period ending May 17, 2013, Attachments “D”.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
24. Approve a medical leave of absence (maternity) for Tracy Currie, Music
Teacher, Memorial Junior and Bee Meadow schools, effective 9/9/13 to 4/30/14, 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.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
25. Approve the following staff for Extended School Year summer 2013
employment with salaries as per the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA:
Resource Center Dates: 7/15/13-8/9/13 20+1 (Reports)
Self-Contained Dates: 7/1/13-8/9/13 28+1 (Reports)
Teachers: Daily Hrs. #Hours Dates # Days
FRIENDS Alyssa Ciampaglio 9:15-12:45 3.5 7/1-8/9 28
PSD I Laura Diamante 9:15-11:45 2.5 7/1-8/9 28
PSD II Nancy Lamond 9:15-11:45 2.5 7/1-8/9 28
MD Kelly Ahlert 8:15-12:45 4.5 7/1-8/9 28
Resource Center Carole Rubinstein 8:15-10:45 2.5 7/15-8/9 20
Resource Center Jenna Kebrdle 8:15-10:45 2.5 7/15-8/9 20
Resource Center Michelle Cordasco 8:15-10:45 2.5 7/15-8/9 20
Resource Center Jennifer Lavalette 8:15-10:45 2.5 7/15-8/9 20
Resource Center Michelle Herman 8:15-10:45 2.5 7/15-8/9 20
Resource Center Nancy Balogh 8:15-10:45 2.5 7/15-8/9 20
Resource Center Connie Tronio 8:15-10:45 2.5 7/15-8/9 20
Speech Kim Mullooly 8:15-12:45 4.5 7/1-8/9 28
Nurses Valerie Ward 8:15-12:45 4.5 6/26-8/3 {28
Wendy Busby 8:15-12:45 4.5 7/1-8/9 {Shared
Elizabeth Gioia 8:15-12:45 4.5 7/1-8/9 tbd
FRIENDS Doreen Anderson 9:30-12:30 3 7/1-8/9 28
FRIENDS Jane Trapp 9:30-12:30 3 7/1-/8/9 28
FRIENDS Angela Lomio 9:30-12:30 3 7/1-8/9 28
PSD-I Debbie Petrella 9:30-11:30 2 7/1-8/9 28
PSD-I Barbara Ganley 9:30-11:30 2 7/1-8/9 28
PSD-II Nancy Ganley 9:30-11:30 2 7/1-8/9 28
PSD-II Deirdre Romanowski 9:30-11:30 2 7/1-8/9 28
MD Elizabeth Quirk 8:30-12:30 4 7/1-8/9 28
MD Darlene Antico 7:45-12:45 5 (1 hr bus) 7/1-8/9 28
Resource Johanna Leister 8:30-10:30 2 7/15-8/9 20
Resource Teresa Graziano 8:30-10:30 2 7/15-8/9 20
Resource Andrea Strelec 8:30-10:30 2 7/15-8/9 20
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Resource Roxanne Laisy 8:30-10:30 2 7/15-8/9 20
Resource Mary Vitiello 8:30-10:30 2 7/15-8/9 20
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
26. Approve Rebecca Naylor, Guidance Counselor, Memorial Junior School, to
work in the guidance office for up to a maximum of 20 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: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
27. Approve the following Child Study Team members to work over the summer on
an as-needed basis, not to exceed 24 days, at their per diem rate, in accordance with the
Agreement between the Board and the HTEA:
Maryellen Adams, School Psychologist
Marian Hilbert, Speech/Language Specialist
Rose Papera, Speech/Language Specialist
Anita D’Urso, School Psychologist
Kelly Warnke, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Nancy Burr, Preschool Social Worker
Linda Freitas, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Cindi Eckstein-Pitta, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
28. Approve Lynn Morang, School Social Worker, to work over the summer on an
as-needed basis, not to exceed 24 days, at the summer school rate of $48 per hour, in
accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
29. Approve 2013-2014 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
Elizabeth Guiheen
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
30. Approve the following staff members for 2013-2014 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
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31. Approve the transfer of Joanne Spagnoli from Elementary Teacher (Grade 1) at
Bee Meadow School (1.0 FTE) to Elementary Teacher (Grade 1) at Salem Drive School (1.0
FTE), effective 9/1/13.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
32. Authorize the following tuition reimbursement applications for the 2013-2014
school year, in accordance with the Agreement between the Board and the HTEA:
Teacher
Credits
Lori Prout 3
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
33. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Marjorie White, Hanover Township
School Age Child Care Group Leader, effective 6/30/13, for the purpose of retirement.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
34. Accept, with regret, the resignation of Rene Kolb, Hanover Township School
Age Child Care Program Assistant, effective immediately, for personal reasons.
Motion: Mr. Alwell Second: Mrs. Slattery Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
B. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
1. Acknowledge the following fire drills, as reported by the school
principals, for the month of April 2013:
School
Date
Memorial Junior School 4/25/13
Bee Meadow School 4/22/13
Mountview Road School 4/9/13
Salem Drive School 4/22/13
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
2. Acknowledge the following crisis management drills, as reported by the school
principals, for the month of April 2013:
School
Date
Memorial Junior School 4/18/13
Bee Meadow School 4/24/13
Mountview Road School 4/18/13
Salem Drive School 4/29/13
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
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3. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation for Student
CST # 10-04 to attend the 2013 Extended School Year at the Developmental Learning Center
through the Morris-Union Jointure Commission in New Providence. The tuition will be
$13,704.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
4. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation for Student
CST # 10-04 to attend the Developmental Learning Center in New Providence. Tuition for the
2013-2014 school year is $83,610.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
5. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to contract with
Caldwell Pediatric Therapy Center to provide occupational and physical therapy to Student CST
# 15-04 who attends The Children’s Institute for the 2013-2014 school year. The cost of this
agreement shall not exceed $6,000.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
6. Approve the Supervisor of Special Education’s recommendation to contract with
P.G. Chambers School to provide a Special Education Teacher to homebound Student CST #
13-12, effective 6/5/13 through the end of the 2012-2013 school year. The cost of this
agreement shall not exceed $480.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
7. Approve the recommended list of field trips for the 2013-2014 school year for
preschool through eighth grade, as shown on Attachment “E”.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
8. Adopt courses of study and curriculum guides for the 2013-2014 school year in
accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:8-3.5 as per Attachment “F”.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
9. Adopt textbooks for all grades, for the 2013-2014 school year as per
Attachment “G”.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Alwell Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
C. FINANCE, TRANSPORTATION, PHYSICAL PLANT
Upon recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, move to:
1. Approve transfers in the 2012-13 Budget, Attachment “H”
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Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
2. Authorize the following payments:
Bills List Dated
Amount
Payroll 4/30/13 $ 756,344.51
Payroll 5/15/13 $ 794,660.57
Bills & claims 4/24/13 – 5/21/13 $ 560,689.49
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
3. Accept the certification of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary that as of
4/30/13 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).
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
4. Certify that as of 4/30/13, 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.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
5. Accept the report of the Secretary A-148 and the treasurer’s report A-149, for the
month ended 4/30/13.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
6. Approve purchasing with the vendors under state contract as listed on
Attachment “I”.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
7. Approve the 2013-14 budget for Hanover Township School Age Child Care in
the amount of $923,325 as per Attachment “J”.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
8. Approve participation in cooperative bidding services with Educational Data
Services, Inc. through the Morris County Educational Services Commission for purchases in the
following categories: Art, Audio/Visual, Computer/Office, Copy Duplicator, Custodial,
Elementary Science, Fine Art, General Classroom, Health & Trainer, Home Economics,
Library, Physical Education, Science and Technology.
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Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
9. 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) “L”.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
II.
TRANSPORTATION
No items for Board consideration
III.
PHYSICAL PLANT
Upon recommendation of the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, move to:
1. Approve disposal of assets as per Attachment “K”.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
2. Authorize contracting with VMC Company, Inc. of Clifton, NJ for the asbestos
removal project in the Memorial Junior School Auditorium at a cost of $34,400, as indicated in
their response to our request for quotations and as recommended by our consultant RK
Occupational & Environmental Analysis Inc..
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
3. Authorize contracting with Mathusek Sport Flooring Inc. to refinish the stage
floor in the Memorial Junior School Auditorium through Educational Data Services
Cooperative Purchasing at a total cost of $10,750.
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
4. Authorize the following payment from the energy savings project escrow
account:
Payment Application 3 - Honeywell Inc. - $55,462.55
Motion: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mr. Furda Roll Call: 6 yes, 0 no
D. PUBLIC RELATIONS
No items for Board consideration
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IX.
MOTION TO CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Hanover Township Board of Education will convene in
executive session immediately following the close of this meeting to undertake discussions
concerning negotiations with the HTAA and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the nature of the discussion is expected to be
disclosed to the public when the reasons for nondisclosure no longer exist.
Moved by: Mr. Furda Second: Mrs. Tognetti Approved: Unanimous
X. PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Coppola, 27 Woodcrest Road, Township Liaison to the Board of Education and Public
Safety, commented on a recent experience Memorial Junior School Students had involving the
Bayer Corporation. Mr. Pepper said we were given a last minute opportunity to bring students
to Stoneybrook Field to meet the pilots of the Bayer blimp and learn about the equipment. He
said it was an exciting day for the students and he thanked Bayer for the opportunity. Mr.
Coppola said Bayer has been a great neighbor. They are working on cleaning up the Whippany
River and have a tentative opening date of October 16.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:02 p.m.
Moved by: Mr. Gallagher Second: Mrs. Tognetti Approved: Unanimous
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa M. Wolsky
School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary
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