Minutes - Mount Olive Township School District

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION 

MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING 

MARCH 21, 2013 

1. OPENING ACTIVITIES 

The Mount Olive Township Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, March 

21, 2013 at the Mount Olive Middle School, 160 Wolfe Road, Budd Lake, N.J. The 

meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by the Board President, Mr. Giordano, with the 

following announcement: 

“The notice requirements of the “Open Public Meetings Act” of the State of New Jersey 

have been satisfied by the inclusion of the date, time and place of this meeting in the notice 

of regular meetings adopted by this board on January 7, 2013. Such schedule and notice of 

meetings is posted at the Municipal Building, the Mount Olive Library, the Board of 

Education offices and the six schools, was submitted to the Daily Record for publication on 

January 8, 2013, and was filed with the Clerk of Mount Olive Township on January 8, 2013. 

I direct this announcement be entered into the minutes of this meeting.” 

Roll Call 

Present: 

Absent: 

Mr. Amianda 

Mrs. Colligan 

Mr. Giordano 

Mr. Halbur 

Mrs. Ouimet 

Mr. Robinson 

Mr. Strillacci 

Mr. Werner 

Mrs. Cohen 

Also in attendance: 

Dr. Reynolds, Superintendent 

Ms. Conroy, Business Administrator 

Mr. McBriar, Board Attorney 

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Mr. Robinson moved to approve the open and closed session minutes of the following 

meetings: 

#2.1 Work Session Meeting – February 11, 2013 

#2.2 Regular Meeting – February 25, 2013 

Seconded by Mr. Halbur. 

Board Discussion: 

None 

Roll Call: 

Ayes Noes Abstentions 

Mr. Amianda None None 

Mrs. Colligan 

Mr. Giordano 

Mr. Halbur 

Mrs. Ouimet 

Mr. Robinson 


Mr. Werner

3. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS (BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT) 

Dr. Reynolds suggested that schools be closed on April 1 st , explaining that this date was 

originally scheduled as part of the spring recess but was later converted to an instructional 

day to provide additional snow days after Hurricane Sandy. The Superintendent speculated 

that no additional snow days would be needed this year. Accordingly, Dr. Reynolds 

recommended amending the school calendar to close schools on April 1 st . President 

Giordano noted that this recommendation is included as an action item on tonight’s agenda, 

declaring that the Board would discuss the topic at the appropriate time. 

The Superintendent announced his plan to alternate the morning and afternoon 

kindergarten sessions when a delayed opening is necessary. Dr. Reynolds explained that 

alternating the morning and afternoon kindergarten sessions would better balance the 

number of missed sessions for each group. The Superintendent announced that he intends 

to implement this plan immediately, providing the Board has no objection. Mr. Strillacci 

and Mr. Robinson offered their opinion on the matter; however, there were no formal 

objections registered by the Board. 

4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS 

4.1 STUDENT LIAISON REPORT 

Archana Jeyaram and Amy DiGerolamo delivered the monthly student liaison report, 

communicating the various concerns, interests, and activities of the student body. 

4.2 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT 

4.2.1 PUBLIC HEARING ON 2013-2014 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET 

Dr. Reynolds delivered a power point presentation on the proposed 2013-2014 school 

district budget. The Superintendent began by recognizing the efforts of Ms. Conroy and 

Mrs. Jones, thanking them for their diligence in developing the 2013-2014 school district 

budget being presented this evening. Dr. Reynolds cited the district’s mission statement, 

which is “to educate, challenge, and inspire all learners within a safe, nurturing 

environment to discover and develop their unique abilities as literate, ethical, and 

contributing citizens”. 

Dr. Reynolds reviewed the new State formula for ranking students, entitled “academic 

growth”, which ranks students by peer groups. The new formula measures how much a 

student has learned from one year to the next compared to peers with similar academic 

history throughout the State. The Superintendent reported that all Mount Olive schools 

ranked higher than the mean score of other schools in their peer groups. 

The Superintendent explained that the State also ranks student growth by grade, 

categorizing school districts in the following ways: 

High Growth – schools with more students who exceed the 65th percentile or higher 

in the peer group 

Expected Growth – schools with students who are equal to their peers 

Low Growth – schools with more students in the peer group who have an “at-risk” 

factor 

The Superintendent reported that, while Mount Olive students are doing well academically, 

the district does have a number of students categorized as “at risk”. Dr. Reynolds explained 

that the State defines “at-risk” students as those students who are not college or career ready 

due to being partially proficient in language arts or math, students who are over-age for a 

grade level, or students having a history of chronic absenteeism. 

In addition, Dr. Reynolds explained that the school district budget funds programs beyond 

academics, describing the various co-curricular achievements and extra-curricular courses 

offered throughout the district. The Superintendent reviewed the opportunities and 

challenges facing the district in the future, such as enhancing and accelerating student 

academic growth, addressing at-risk factors through increased personalized services, 

increasing co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, improving facilities, and 

strengthening the safety and security of our schools while attempting to keep overall 

expenses to a minimum. 

Regular Meeting 3/21/13 2

To this end, Dr. Reynolds summarized the 2013-2014 school district budget, which 

proposes a 2% increase in local tax revenue totaling $1,170,004. In addition, the 

Superintendent reported that the district has been notified of a net overall reduction in State 

aid, which totals nearly $70,000 for the 2013-2014 school year. Dr. Reynolds emphasized 

that the district is allowed to raise $1,717,464 or 2.94% in local taxes. However, the Board 

has decided to cap the budget at 2% in an effort to keep taxes as low as possible, therefore 

saving the taxpayer $28.05. 

Dr. Reynolds reported that the net proceeds available to balance the budget are $1,100,682. 

However, the proposed budget includes a $773,000 increase in contracted salaries and a 

$680,000 increase in employee benefits, which total $1,453,000 or 124% of what is 

available. Consequently, the Superintendent announced that, in order to balance the 

budget, 100% of the overage would be funded from savings in the existing budget. 

Dr. Reynolds reviewed the major components of the 2013-2014 school budget, which 

includes funds to maintain the district’s existing educational programs, provides additional 

instructional technology and networking, restores middle school sports teams, and 

completes needed capital improvement projects. 

In summary, the Superintendent announced that the 2013-2014 school budget includes an 

overall tax increase of 2%, which results in a 4.3 cent increase in the tax rate. Dr. Reynolds 

conveyed that the average taxpayer would experience an increase of approximately $138 

per year, based on the average assessed home value of the Township. 

At the conclusion of his report, Dr. Reynolds entertained questions from the Board, 

addressing inquiries on the following topics: 

Factors affecting the peer grouping formula 

The effect the transiency rate has on peer grouping 

The impact of the 2013-2014 budget on personnel and class size 

Selection criteria for the budgeted middle school sports programs 

Before proceeding, the Board President opened the meeting to the public for any comments 

and/or questions regarding the 2013-2014 school district budget. Seeing none, this 

segment of the meeting was promptly closed. 

4.3 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT 

Mr. Werner reported on the Personnel Committee meeting of March 21, 2013. (Summary 

attached) 

4.4 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT 

Mrs. Colligan reported on the Curriculum and Instruction Committee of March 11, 2013. 

(Summary attached) 

4.5 BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORT – No Report 

4.6 POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT – No Report 

4.7 PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION LIAISON REPORTS 

Mount Olive High School Parents’ Club – Mr. Halbur reported on the activities of the 

MOHS Parents’ Club. 

Tinc Road PTO and Flanders PTA – Mr. Giordano reported on the activities of the Tinc 

Road PTO and the Flanders PTA, conveying that Mr. Strillacci joined him at each meeting. 

In addition, Mr. Giordano reported that he gave a brief presentation on the school district 

budget to each group. 

4.8 BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT 

The Board President announced that an electronic version of the superintendent evaluation 

form will be sent to the Board this week. President Giordano requested that the Board 

complete the evaluations and return them to the Board Secretary by April 15, 2013. 

Additionally, President Giordano asked the Committee chairs to submit their status updates 

on the Board Goals as soon as possible, announcing that he will report on the Board Goals 

at the April 8 th Board meeting. 


5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ACTION ITEMS 

Before proceeding with the action items, the Board President opened the meeting to the 

public for any comments and/or questions regarding the action items only. Seeing none, 

this segment of the meeting was promptly closed. 

5.1 MONTHLY EXPENDITURES AND REPORTS 

Mr. Strillacci made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the 

following action items: 

March 21, 2013 Bill List 

#5.1.1 

March 15, 2013 Payroll 

#5.1.2 

Treasurer’s Report 

#5.1.3 

Board Secretary’s Report 

#5.1.4 

Approve the March 21, 2013 bill list in the amount of 

$999,675.31. 

Approve the March 15, 2013 regular payroll in the amount of 

$2,418,317. 

Approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month of February 2013. 

Approve the Board Secretary’s Report for the month of 

February 2013. 

Transfer Report #5.1.5 Approve the Transfer Report for the month of February 2013. 

Monthly Certification 

#5.1.6 

Approval of HIB Report 

#5.1.7 

Motion to certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended 

in violation of N.J.A.C. 6A:23-2.11(b) as of February 

28, 2013, and that sufficient funds are available to meet the 

district’s financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal 

year. 

Approve the March 2013B Harassment, Intimidation, and 

Bullying (HIB) Report. 

Seconded by Mr. Robinson. 


None 

Roll Call: 



Mrs. Colligan 

Mr. Giordano 

Mr. Halbur 

Mrs. Ouimet 

Mr. Robinson 


Mr. Werner 

5.2 PERSONNEL ACTION ITEMS 

Mr. Werner made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the 

following Personnel action items: 

Retirement of Teacher 

Aide #5.2.1 

Approve the retirement of Margaret Smith, certified Teacher 

Aide at Sandshore School effective July 1, 2013 with 

appreciation for twenty-three years of service to the Mount Olive 

Township School District. 


Retirement of Custodian 

#5.2.2 

Resignation of 

Lunchroom/Recess 

Aide #5.2.3 

Resignation of Bus 

Mechanic #5.2.4 

Approval of Maternity 

Leave #5.2.5 


Leave #5.2.6 


Leave #5.2.7 

Approval of Unpaid 

Childcare Leave 

#5.2.8 

Appointment of Teacher 

of the Handicapped 

#5.2.9 

Change of Employment 

#5.2.10 

Appointment of Long 

Term Substitute Teacher 

#5.2.11 

Employment of Sunset 

Academy Staff Member 

#5.2.12 

Approve the retirement of Virginia Pisano, Custodian at CMS 

Elementary School effective July 1, 2013 with appreciation for 

six years of service to the Mount Olive Township School 

District. 

Accept the resignation of Angela Leonard, Lunchroom/Recess 

Aide at Mt. View School effective March 19, 2013 with 

appreciation for one year of service to the Mount Olive 

Township School District. 

Accept the resignation of Cliff Robertson, Bus Mechanic in the 

Transportation Department effective March 19, 2013. 

Approve a paid medical leave of absence using accumulated sick 

days for Dawn Walsh, Elementary School Teacher at CMS 

Elementary School effective June 3, 2013 through June 25, 2013 

and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence 

effective September 3, 2013 through November 22, 2013; 

anticipated return November 25, 2013. Dental/Medical benefits 

will be provided by the Board without interruption. 


days for Kate Brady, Elementary School Teacher at CMS 

Elementary School effective June 7, 2013 through June 25, 2013 

and further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence 

effective September 3, 2013 through November 22, 2013; 

anticipated return November 25, 2013. Dental/Medical benefits 

will be provided by the Board without interruption. 


days for Stacey Bartlett, Teacher of English at Mount Olive 

High School effective May 17, 2013 through June 21, 2013 and 

further approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence effective 

June 24, 2013 through November 29, 2013; anticipated return 

December 2, 2013. Dental/Medical benefits will be provided by 

the Board without interruption. 

Approve an unpaid childcare leave of absence for Dana Zagame, 

Elementary School Teacher at Tinc Road School effective 

September 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014; anticipated return 

September 1, 2014. Benefits are not provided by the Board. 

Approve the appointment of Jodi Bartolomeo, Teacher of the 

Handicapped at Tinc Road School at step two (2) BA - $51,468 

prorated effective date to be determined for the 2012-2013 

school year, replacing Kristen Hoffman. 

Approve the change in the part time employment of Robin 

Weinberg, Occupational Therapist at CMS Elementary School 

for an additional ten (10) hours at $60.00 per hour, effective 

March 18, 2013 for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. 

Approve the appointment of Crystal Rogers, as a long term 

substitute Teacher of Mathematics at Mount Olive High School 

at the per diem rate of $80.00 for the first twenty consecutive 

days increasing to $150.00 per day on the 21 st day effective 

March 14, 2013 through April 22, 2013, serving for A. Thomas 

Grossi. 

Approve the employment of Alexandria Breheney, certificated 

staff for Sunset Academy at $42.00 per hour for the 2012-2013 

school year. 


Employment of 

Substitute Van Aides 

#5.2.13 

Approve the employment of the following substitute van aides at 

the rate of $10.70 per hour effective March 22, 2013 for the 

remainder of the 2012-2013 school year: 

Gladys Seda 

Heather Nelson 

Employment of Monthly 

Substitute Teachers 

#5.2.14 

Approve the following substitute teachers on a month-to-month 

basis for the month of April, 2013 at the rate of $100 per day of 

service as follows: 

Substitute Teacher 

Melissa Grossberndt 

Kathy Silvestri 

Stefanie Golino 

Lynne Mowbray 

Joy Sylvester 

Lisa Cooper 

School Assignment 

Mount Olive High School 

Mount Olive Middle School 

CMS Elementary School 

Mt. View School 

Sandshore School 

Tinc Road School 

Addition to List of 


#5.2.15 

Employment of 

Substitute Bus Driver 

#5.2.16 

Additions to List of 


#5.2.17 

Approve the following addition to the list of substitute teachers 

for the 2012-2013 school year: 

Name Crs/Degree Institution 

Samantha Williams B.S. Penn State University 

Approve the employment of William Overland, substitute bus 

driver at the rate of $18.11 per hour effective March 22, 2013 for 

the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year. 

Approve the following additions to the list of substitute teachers 

for the 2012-2013 school year: 

Name Crs/Degree Institution 

Susan Dean B.A. Rutgers University 

AnneMarie Potente B.S. Saint Francis University 

Seconded by Mr. Strillacci. 


None 

Roll Call: 



Mrs. Colligan 

Mr. Giordano 

Mr. Halbur 

Mrs. Ouimet 

Mr. Robinson 


Mr. Werner 

5.3 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ACTION ITEMS 

Mrs. Colligan made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the 

following Curriculum and Instruction action items: 

Out-of-District Placement 

#5.3.1 

Approve (per Individual Education Plan) student #581 to attend 

Shepard Preparatory High School, Morristown, NJ for the 

remainder of the 2012-2013 school year at the per diem rate of 

$256.01 for 67 days, effective March 11, 2013. Classification: 

AUT Total cost: $17,152.67 (Budgeted) 


Approval of Educational 

Services #5.3.2 

Approval of Educational 

Services #5.3.3 

Approval of ABA 

Therapy Services 

#5.3.4 

Approval of ABA 

Home Therapy Services 

#5.3.5 

Approval of 2012-2013 

Curriculum Guides 

#5.3.6 

Approve High Focus/PESI, Parsippany, NJ to provide 

educational services to regular education student #500751 from 

December 18, 2012 to January 9, 2013 at $30.00 per hour, not to 

exceed 16 hours. Total cost: $480.00 (Budgeted) 

Approve High Focus/PESI, Parsippany, NJ to provide 

educational services to regular education student #10290 from 

January 8, 2013 to January 25, 2013 at $30.00 per hour, not to 

exceed 20 hours. Total cost: $600.00 (Budgeted) 

Approve Michael Caliguiri, (a.k.a. MNC, LLC), Andover, NJ to 

provide ABA therapy to student #00210608 from March 12, 

2013 to June 25, 2013 at the rate of $40.00 per hour, not to 

exceed 37.5 hours. Classification: AUT Total cost: $1,500.00 

(Budgeted) 

Approve Michael Caliguiri, (a.k.a. MNC, LLC), Andover, NJ to 

provide at ABA home therapy to student #00010507 from March 

12, 2013 to June 12, at the rate of $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 

120 hours. Classification: AUT Total cost: $4,800.00 

(Budgeted) 

Approve the following curriculum guides for the 2012-2013 

school year to align with the 2009 New Jersey Core Curriculum 

Content Standards released in January, 2010 as submitted: 

Band – Elementary School 

Band – Middle School 

Foods – Middle School 

Music – Middle School 

Band – High School 

Biology – High School 

French I – High School 

French II – High School 

French III – High School 

French IV – High School 

Spanish Honors – High School 

US History II – High School 

Approval of 2012-2013 

Curriculum Guides 

#5.3.7 

Approve the following curriculum guide(s) for the 2012-2013 

school year to align with the 2010 New Jersey Common Core 

State Standards released in January, 2010 as submitted: 



None 

Roll Call: 

Geometry CP 

Pre Calculus 



Mrs. Colligan 

Mr. Giordano 

Mr. Halbur 

Mrs. Ouimet 

Mr. Robinson 


Mr. Werner 

5.4 BUSINESS ACTION ITEMS 

Mr. Halbur made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the 

following Business (finance and facilities) action items: 

Adopt 2013-2014 School 

District Budget #5.4.1 

Resolution Amending (if needed) and Adopting a Budget for the 

2013-2014 School Year: 


WHEREAS, on March 4, 2013, the Board of Education adopted 

a preliminary budget for the operation of the Mount Olive 

Township School District for the 2013-2014 school year and 

submitted it to the county superintendent of schools for 

approval; and 

WHEREAS, following that approval, the budget and notice of a 

public hearing were advertised in The Daily Record; and 

WHEREAS, on March 21, 2013, the Board of Education 

conducted a public hearing on that budget and following that 

hearing has determined to adopt the budget as presented or to 

make certain changes to that budget; 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of 

Education approves the following changes (if any) and adopts 

the following budget for the 2013-2014 school year: 

APPROPRIATIONS Tentative 

03/04/2013 

Approved 

Changes 

Final Budget 

03/21/2013 

General Fund $79,795,194 $79,795,194 

Special Revenue Fund 1,142,700 1,142,700 

Debt Services Fund 5,180,445 5,180,445 

Total Base Budget $86,118,339 $86,118,339 

REVENUES 

Changes Approved: None 

EXPENDITURES 

Changes Approved: None 

Approve Sale of Surplus 

Property #5.4.2 

Bid Award 

#5.4.3 

Budget Transfers 

5.4.4 

Approve the attached Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus 

property through an on-line auction website. 

Award the bid received on March 14, 2013, for the Contract for 

the Water Treatment of Chilled Water at the Mount Olive 

Middle School to the lowest responsible bidder, Hammond 

Contracting, of Lebanon, NJ, for the Base Bid in the amount of 

$49,156. 

Approve the attached list of budget transfers for the 2012-2013 

school year. 

Seconded by Mr. Strillacci. 


Mr. Werner commended Dr. Reynolds, Ms. Conroy and Mrs. Jones for the very thorough 

job they did in preparing the 2013-2014 school district budget. 

Roll Call: 



Mrs. Colligan 

Mr. Giordano 

Mr. Halbur 

Mrs. Ouimet 

Mr. Robinson 


Mr. Werner 


Before proceeding with the administrative action items, Mr. Halbur made a motion to 

approve the following additional Business (finance and facilities) action item: 

Reject Transportation 

Bids #5.4.5 

RESOLVED, that the Mount Olive Township Board of Education, 

hereby rejects the transportation bids received on January 8, 2013 

based on the abandonment of the project. 

Seconded by Mr. Robinson. 


Mr. Halbur explained the rationale behind his motion to reject the transportation bids, 

maintaining that sufficient time has passed to complete the bid review process and 

determine the financial impact to the district. Consequently, Mr. Halbur contended that it 

was not prudent to delay the decision any longer. 

Mr. Werner voiced his objection to the motion, declaring that the due diligence process was 

incomplete, as not all the factors have been analyzed. Specifically, Mr. Werner pointed out 

that the financial impact of the bus drivers’ new Memorandum of Agreement has not been 

determined. Consequently, Mr. Werner maintained that the Board should defer a decision 

until all of the financial implications are known. 

Mr. Robinson questioned how the new Memorandum of Agreement would impact the 

original cost savings analysis. Ms. Conroy responded that the salary guides are higher than 

what was originally proposed and the benefit costs were based on the original 

Memorandum of Agreement, which had an increase of 15% for the first contract year and 

20% for the second year. 

There being no further discussion, the following roll call vote was recorded on action item 

#5.4.5: 

Roll Call: 


Mr. Amianda Mr. Werner None 

Mrs. Colligan 

Mr. Giordano 

Mr. Halbur 

Mrs. Ouimet 

Mr. Robinson 


5.5 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS 

Mr. Robinson made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, the 

following Administrative action items: 

Approve Revised Policy 

#5.5.1 

Adopt Resolution 

Opposing Superintendent 

Salary Caps #5.5.2 

Amend 2012-2013 School 

District Calendar 

#5.5.3 

Ratify Memorandum of 

Agreement #5.5.4 

Approve revised Policy #8220 “School Day”, as attached, on 

second reading. 

Adopt the attached Resolution Regarding Superintendent Salary 

Caps Amending N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-3.1 and N.J.A.C. 6A:23A-1.2. 

Amend the 2012-2013 school calendar to reinstate one (1) 

unused snow day by closing schools on Monday, April 1, 2013 

(the day after Easter) barring any major weather conditions that 

would warrant the closing of schools the week of March 18, 

2013. 

Ratify the Memorandum of Agreement between the Mt. Olive 

Township Board of Education and the International Brotherhood 

of Teamsters, Local 97, dated March 11, 2013, for the period of 

July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. 




Mr. Werner questioned a discrepancy in the high school dismissal time listed in the School 

Day policy, cited in action item #5.5.1. Dr. Reynolds requested that action item #5.5.1 be 

withdrawn from consideration, pending further review by the Policy Committee. The 

Superintendent recommended that the start and dismissal times be removed from the policy 

to give the Board and administration greater flexibility. The Board President agreed, 

requesting that Mr. Robinson amend his original motion. 

Mr. Robinson amended his original motion, withdrawing action item #5.5.1 from 

consideration. Mr. Halbur seconded the amended motion. 

Mr. Robinson asked if the Resolution Regarding the Superintendent Salary Caps must be 

read aloud. The Board Secretary conveyed that since the resolution is attached to the 

agenda, it is not necessary to read it aloud. 

The following roll call vote was recorded on action items #5.5.2 through #5.5.4: 

Roll Call: 



Mrs. Colligan 

Mr. Giordano 

Mr. Halbur 

Mrs. Ouimet 

Mr. Robinson 


Mr. Werner 

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS 

The Board President again opened the meeting to the public for any comments and/or 

questions relating to the Mount Olive School District. 

Mrs. Sherry Ottoson, a school district bus driver, expressed her gratitude to the Board for 

their decision to reject the transportation bids. 

7. BOARD COMMENTS 

Mr. Halbur declared that the high school production of Footloose was an enjoyable 

performance and very well done. In addition, Mr. Halbur announced that he is looking 

forward to the robotics competition at the high school this weekend. 

Mr. Halbur commended the administration for their efforts in developing the 2013-2014 

school district budget, thanking them for tonight’s budget presentation. 

Mrs. Colligan echoed Mr. Halbur’s remarks regarding the Footloose production. 

Mrs. Colligan congratulated the new inductees of the National Honor Society and the 

National Art Honor Society. 

Mrs. Colligan expressed her appreciation to the administration for putting together a sound 

budget. 

Mrs. Colligan wished everyone a happy Easter and a joyful Passover. 

Mr. Strillacci announced that the Footloose production had the greatest attendance in the 

history of Mount Olive. 

Mr. Strillacci thanked the Board’s negotiating team and the Teamsters Union, commending 

them for a successful resolution to the negotiations process. 

Likewise, Mr. Amianda thanked the Teamsters Union and the Board Negotiations 

Committee for successfully concluding the bus driver negotiations. 


Mr. Amianda thanked Dr. Reynolds and the administration for their diligence in preparing 

the 2013-2014 school budget. Mr. Amianda pointed out that the State-imposed 2% budget 

cap limits the Board’s ability to address staffing and class size issues. 

Mr. Robinson echoed the sentiments of his colleagues regarding the Footloose production 

and the school budget presentation. 

Mr. Robinson specifically recognized Amy DiGerolamo and Archana Jeyaram for their 

contributions to the Footloose production. 

Mr. Robinson also commended Mrs. Ouimet for promoting the various science fairs 

throughout the district. Mr. Robinson was hopeful that all the schools would host a science 

fair next year. 

Mrs. Ouimet expressed her gratitude to the Budget Committee and the administration for 

tonight’s comprehensive budget presentation, recognizing that preparing the school budget 

is a very daunting task. 

Mrs. Ouimet also commented on her experience as a judge at the Tinc Road Science Fair, 

thanking the Tinc Road staff for organizing the event. 

Mrs. Ouimet thanked Mrs. Miranda for her presentation during the recent middle school 

orientation program. 

Mrs. Ouimet reported that the Mount Olive Robotics Team (MORT) gave a very impressive 

demonstration at the Tinc Road Science Fair. Consequently, Mrs. Ouimet proposed that 

MORT demonstrations be given periodically at the elementary schools to promote student 

interest in the robotics program. In addition, Mrs. Ouimet speculated that the presentations 

might enable the MORT students to sharpen their presentation skills. 

President Giordano thanked Mr. Werner and Mrs. Colligan for their efforts in reaching a 

successful conclusion with the Teamsters Union. The Board President also recognized the 

representatives from the Teamsters for their leadership throughout the negotiation process. 

The Board President commended Mr. Werner, Dr. Reynolds, Ms. Conroy and the entire 

Budget Committee for the phenomenal job they did in developing the 2013-2014 school 

district budget. 

President Giordano conveyed his appreciation of the robotics program, agreeing with Mrs. 

Ouimet that MORT should give regular presentations to the elementary schools. The Board 

President reminded the Board and public audience that MORT would be hosting a robotics 

competition at the high school this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

8. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION - None 

9. ADJOURNMENT 

At 7:00 p.m. President Giordano made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. 

Amianda and unanimously carried. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Lynn Jones, Board Secretary

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