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JACKSON TOWNSHIPBOARD OF EDUCATIONOctober 21, 2008Official Board Meeting7:30 P.M.JMHS Fine Arts AuditoriumThis meeting is in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Law, and has been duly advertised inthe Annual Notice.1. Call to Order2. Salute to the Flag3. Certification of Meeting4. Approval of Agenda5. Superintendent’s Report/Information Items6. Policies:Policy - First ReadingRegulations - Adoption7. Approval of Minutes:Official Board Meeting – September 16, 20088. Financial Reports:a. Bill Listb. Treasurer’s and Board Secretary’s Reports9. Public Foruma. Public Hearing on the Renegotiation of the Superintendent’s Contract10. Resolutions for Action11. Public Forum12. Board Comments13. Adjournment

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingOFFICE OF THESUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLSTO:FROM:RE:Jackson Township Board of EducationTHOMAS GIALANELLA, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLSOctober 21, 2008 Official Board MeetingMOTION:Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board ofEducation adopts the Agenda as presented:Based on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following resolutions arepresented for formal approval by the Board of Education.Public Hearing on the Renegotiation of the Superintendent’s ContractResolution for the Public Hearing Appointing Mr. Thomas Gialanella asSuperintendent of SchoolsWHEREAS, the state of New Jersey has enacted P.L.2007, c.53 An Act Concerning School DistrictAccountability; andWHEREAS, Section 5 of the Act amended N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11 to require boards of education toprovide public notice 30 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment, or alteration of anemployment contract with the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendent of schools, orschool business administrator; andWHEREAS, Said notice was provided to the public via publication in the district’s officialnewspaper, The Asbury Park Press, on September 13, 2008; andWHEREAS, Section 5 of the Act amended N.J.S.A. 18A:11-11 to require boards of education toprovide public notice of a public hearing 10 days prior to the renegotiation, extension, amendment,or alteration of an employment contract with the superintendent of schools, assistant superintendentof schools, or school business administrator; andWHEREAS, Said notice was provided to the public via publication in the district’s officialnewspaper, The Asbury Park Press, on October 7, 2008; now therefore be itRESOLVED, That the Jackson Board of Education hereby designates 7:30 PM at 101 Don ConnorBoulevard, Jackson, New Jersey on October 21, 2008 as the public hearing required by the Act.Notice to the PublicMembers of the public are invited to submit public comments regarding the appointment of theSuperintendent. The board, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b), the Open Public Meetings Act, shallnot publicly discuss personnel matters and shall not respond to comments made by members of thepublic.Please be aware that the subject of this hearing retains the right of privacy and shall retain all rightsregarding defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. The board shall not be heldliable for comments made by members of the public.Page 2

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingFINANCE:1. The Board of Education, based on the recommendation of the Board Secretary, approvesthe line-item transfers for the month of August, 2008.2. The Board of Education, based on the recommendation of the Board Secretary, approvesthe adjustments to the Federal and State Fund 20 Projects for the 2008-2009 school year forAugust, 2008.3. The Board of Education approves the following resolution for Submission of theComprehensive Maintenance Plan:Jackson Township Board of EducationResolutionSubmission of Comprehensive Maintenance PlanWhereas, the Department of Education requires the New Jersey School Districts tosubmit three-year maintenance plans documenting “required” maintenance activities foreach of its public school facilities, andWhereas, the required maintenance activities listed in the attached document forthe various school facilities of the Jackson School District are consistent with theserequirements, andWhereas, all past and planned activities are reasonable to keep school facilitiesopen and safe for use or in their original condition and to keep their system warrantiesvalid,Now therefore be it Resolved, that the Jackson School District hereby authorizesthe School Business Administrator to submit the attached Comprehensive MaintenancePlan for the Jackson School District in compliance with the Department of Educationrequirements.4. The Board of Education, based on the recommendation of ARMM Associates, Engineer ofRecord, approves the following change order for the Shingle Roof Replacement on theModular Building at Switlik Elementary School:Jersey Partners Co., Inc.Original Contract: $58,850.00Change Order #1Addition to contract for removal and replacement of 8additional sheets of plywood not included in the bid at$84.80 per sheet per contract.$678.40Revised contract as of October 21, 2008 $59,528.40Page 3

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingFINANCE (continued):5. The Board of Education, based on the recommendation of Concord Facility Services,Engineer of Record, approves the following change order for the replacement of theRosenauer Elementary School Fire Alarm System:Pat Maggio & Son Electric, Inc.Original Contract: $97,000.00Change Order #1Installation of 10 amp Booster panel in Trailer #2 $985.00Deduction to contract for Unused Allowance ($5,000.00)Total Change Order ($4,015.00)Revised contract as of October 21, 2008 $92,985.006. The Board of Education declares the following transportation vehicle as surplus, it is nolonger viable for student transport, approximate value is posted as follows:TransportationVehicle Make/Model Year VIN # ValueBus Van (#9524) Ford/1995 1FDJE37F3SHA46519 $600.007. The Board of Education declares the following equipment as surplus, in non-workingorder and having no monetary value:JMHS – Music DepartmentItem Make/Model Serial # Bar Code Value140 Marching Band Uniforms DeMoulin NA NA $0NOTE:Band uniforms are 10 and 12 years old and no longer wearable.JLHS – Home Ec. ClassroomMicrowave GE/JE1860WH GL900135U NA $0Microwave GE/JE1860WH GL900102U NA $0Goetz School - CafeteriaRefrigerator Cres-Cor/H-1A R171UA9 #2150 $0Page 4

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingFINANCE (continued):8. The Board of Education approves a jointure agreement between the Jackson TownshipBoard of Education, the host district and the Plumsted Township Board of Education, thejoiner district, for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:School:Marine Science, Manahawkin, NJHost:Jackson Township Board of EducationJoiner:Plumsted Township Board of EducationRoute: 7457Cost Annum: $5,760.00Term of Contract: September 1, 2008 through June 30, 20099. The Board of Education approves a jointure agreement between the Jackson TownshipBoard of Education, the host district, and the Manchester Township Board of Education,the joiner district, for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:School:Saint Aloysius School, Jackson, NJHost:Jackson Township Board of EducationJoiner:Manchester Township Board of EducationRoute: 4615Cost Annum $884.00Term of Contract: September 1, 2008 through June 30, 200910. The Board of Education approves a jointure agreement between the Jackson TownshipBoard of Education, the joiner district, and the Manchester Township Board of Education,the host district, for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:School:Holy Family School, Lakewood, NJHost:Manchester Township Board of EducationJoiner:Jackson Township Board of EducationRoute: HF 14Cost Annum: $1,698.00Term of Contract: September 1, 2008 through June 30, 200911. The Board of Education approves a jointure agreement between the Jackson TownshipBoard of Education, the joiner district, and the Lakewood Township Board of Education,the host district, for the 2008-2009 school year as follows:Schools:Bnos Bracha and Yeshiva Orchos ChaimHost:Lakewood Township Board of EducationJoiner:Jackson Township Board of EducationRoutes:BB5 & YOC11Cost Annum:$884.00 EachCost 2 Routes: $1,768.00Term of Contract: September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009Page 5

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingFINANCE (continued):12. The Board of Education accepts the Individuals with Disabilities Education ImprovementAct of 2004 – Part B Funds FY2009 as follows:Basic: $1,999,472.00Preschool: $66,030.0013. The Board of Education approves acceptance of funds under the No Child Left Behind Actof 2001 Application for fiscal year 2009, starting date September 1, 2008, ending dateAugust 31, 2009 for the following programs:Title I, Part A:Title II, Part A:Title II, Part D:Title III, Part A:Title IV, Part A:Title V, Part A:Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Education AgenciesTeacher and Principal Training and Recruiting FundEnhancing Education Through TechnologyGrants and Subgrants for English Language Acquisition andLanguage EnhancementSafe and Drug Free Schools and Communities ActInnovative ProgramsTitleFunds RequestedTitle I – Part A $288,861.00Title II – Part A $197,101.00Title II – Part D $2,398.00Title III – Part A $30,421.00Title IV – Part A $18,483.00FACILITIES:1. The Board of Education approves the use of facilities for groups as filed.PROGRAMS:1. The Board of Education approves the following College/University students for internshipand student teaching clinical practice, as filed with the Director of Human Resources:Internship for 2008-2009 school year:School Student Dates CooperatingTeacherBoston University Heather Brohm September 29, 2008-December 19, 2008Lauren Kirson,OccupationalTherapistSchoolJohnsonPage 6

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPROGRAMS (continued):2. The Board of Education approves the Bilingual/ESL Three-Year Program Plan for theSchool Years 2009-2011.3. The Board of Education approves the following volunteer clubs and advisors for the 2008-2009 school year:School Volunteer Advisor ClubCrawford Wendy Clayton Environmental Club AdvisorElms Trevor Bryan Art ClubElms Jessica Gray Go Green Environmental ClubElms Sherri Sulia Go Green Environmental ClubGoetz Jill Allen Arts & Crafts ClubGoetz Marylou Bandelli Arts & Crafts ClubGoetz Laura Polson Arts & Crafts ClubGoetz Yvette Brewer Bible ClubGoetz Valerie Wapelhorst Bible ClubGoetz Beth Lopez Bigs and Littles ClubGoetz Deborah Potter Bigs and Littles ClubGoetz Joanne Salvitti Chamber Players ClubGoetz Michael Bryce Chess ClubGoetz Libby Carey Computer ClubGoetz Deborah Merolla Computer ClubGoetz Libby Carey Computer for a Caring CommunityGoetz Beth Lopez Computer for a Caring CommunityGoetz Deborah Merolla Computer for a Caring CommunityGoetz Deborah Potter Computers for a Caring CommunityGoetz Dayna Paneque DanceGoetz Sue Gansman Each One, Reach OneGoetz Pat Herold Each One, Reach OneGoetz Stephanie Mezza Gamers ClubGoetz Jenna Urban Gamers ClubGoetz Michael Bryce Goetz LiveGoetz Kathi Sgro Goetz LiveGoetz Dennis Lawson Guitar ClubGoetz Marge Eisenschmied Honor Chorus-Joy NotesGoetz Marybeth Hughes Intra Mural VollyballGoetz Eric Rado Intra Mural VollyballPage 7

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPROGRAMS (continued):3. Volunteer Clubs and Advisors – continued:SchoolVolunteerAdvisorClubPage 8SchoolGoetz Sheri Boehler JOOIGoetz Heather Callahan JOOIGoetz Sherri Halligan JOOIGoetz Lisa Howell JOOIGoetz Helene Capicotto National Junior Art Honor SocietyGoetz Annette Heyman National Junior Art Honor SocietyGoetz Cynthia Walsh Protect our Ecosystem ClubGoetz Christine Collins Scrabble ClubGoetz Sherry Boehler Sign Language ClubGoetz Maryanne Cardini Sign Language ClubGoetz Yvonne Thomas SODOKU-24 Math GameGoetz Catherine Salas Spanish ClubGoetz Felicia Sesty Spanish ClubGoetz Christopher Douglas Spectrum ClubGoetz Murray Harvey Spectrum ClubGoetz Annette Heyman Spectrum ClubGoetz Denise Katsoupas Spectrum ClubGoetz George Toombs Spectrum ClubGoetz John McCarthy Stage BandGoetz Marge Eisenschmied Tri -M MusicGoetz Frank Cipully Youth Crime WatchLiberty Jessica Kretzmer Bible ClubLiberty Burt Salisbury Bible ClubLiberty Margaret Harris Dance/Drill ClubLiberty Marsha Opalach HOSALiberty Christopher Nye Mock TrialLiberty Dina Roventini Mock TrialLiberty Janet Hudacko Science National Honor SocietyLiberty Jessica Kretzmer Ski ClubLiberty Harry Ferone TV/Movie ProductionLiberty Melissa Fernandez Volleyball ClubMcAuliffe Melissa Fernandez Co-Ed VolleyballMcAuliffe Viginia Pumm Debate ClubMcAuliffe Eve Caruso Each One Reach One

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPROGRAMS (continued):3. Volunteer Clubs and Advisors – continued:School Volunteer Advisor ClubMcAuliffe Debbie Long Each One Reach OneMcAuliffe Victoria O'Donnell Each One Reach OneMcAuliffe Wendy Vollmer Each One Reach OneMcAuliffe Amy North Mural ClubMcAuliffe Linda Cainzos Service Learning CommitteeMcAuliffe Virginia Pumm Service Learning CommitteeMcAuliffe Rebecca Young Show ChoirMcAuliffe Jason Lynch Ski ClubMcAuliffe Mike Saulnier Ski ClubMcAuliffe Michael Carattini Tri-M MusicMcAuliffe Rebecca Young Tri-M MusicMcAuliffe Officer John Pejoski Youth Crime WatchMemorial Heather Hueneke Book ClubMemorial Marcella Gonzalez Dance ClubMemorial Anna Cafara Mock TrialMemorial Ken Pate Mock TrialMemorial Jason Trifiro Project 21st CenturyMemorial Ann McCormick Science National Honor Society4. The Board of Education approves the application and acceptance, if approved, of theFirstEnergy Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Grant, in the amount of$500.00 from October 2008 through June 2009 submitted by Lisa Soltmann, Mathematicsteacher at Jackson Memorial High School.5. The Board of Education approves professional day requests and the travel related expenseresolution from school board and staff members as filed with the appropriate supervisor.Page 9

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingSTUDENTS:1. The Board of Education approves the following out of district special educationplacements:a. One Student Placement: Coastal Learning CenterEffective: September 3, 2008Tuition: $46,927.00b. Two Students Placement: Enhancement Technology CenterEffective: 2008-2009 school yearTuition: $26,750.00 per studentc. One Student Placement: Harbor SchoolEffective: September 15, 2008Tuition: $47,008.00 pro-ratedd. One Student Placement: Adelphia SchoolEffective: September 3, 2008Tuition: $30,000.00e. One Student Placement: Regional Day SchoolEffective: September 22, 2008Tuition: $48,764.00 pro-ratedf. One Student Placement: Alpha SchoolEffective: October 6, 2008Tuition: $49,905.00 pro-rated2. The Board of Education approves a contract agreement with Allcare Therapy Services,LLC to provide Feeding Therapy for one (1) student, two (2) one-half hour sessions weeklyat $65.00 per half hour session.3. The Board of Education approves the trip for the High School Air Force Junior ROTC tovisit West Point Academy to tour the facilities, view the cadet parade and attend the AirForce vs. Army game on November 1, 2008, departing at 6:00 AM and returning at10:00 PM, cost to the Board being district transportation.4. The Board of Education approves the following trips to the New York City Armory for theJackson Memorial High Schools girls and boys indoor track teams:DATEDecember 12, 2008December 22, 2008December 27, 2008January 10, 2009January 17, 2009January 24, 2009January 26, 2009February 4, 2009February 9, 2009February 24, 2009EVENTBishop LoughlinNJ Spike Shoe Holiday FestivalMarine Corp Holiday ClassicHispanic GamesMolly Stanner GamesNew Balance GamesNJ Frosh/Novice ChampionshipsNJ Metro InvitationalNJ Varsity Classic72 nd Eastern States ChampionshipsPage 10

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingSTUDENTS (continued):5. The Board of Education approves the following trips to the New York City Armory for theJackson Liberty High School girls and boys indoor/outdoor track:DATEDecember 20-21, 2008December 22, 2008December 27, 2008January 10-11, 2009January 17, 2009January 24, 2009January 26, 2009February 4, 2009February 9, 2009February 24, 2009April 23-24, 2009EVENTBishop LoughlinNJ Spike Shoe Holiday FestivalMarine Corp Holiday ClassicHispanic GamesMolly Stanner GamesNew Balance GamesNJ Frosh/Novice ChampionshipsNJ Metro InvitationalNJ Varsity Classic72 nd Eastern States ChampionshipsPenn Relays6. The Board of Education approves a trip for Jackson Memorial High School chorusstudents to New York City on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 for a performance at TrinityChurch and to attend an evening performance of “Lion King”, at no cost to the Board.7. The Board of Education approves the trip for Johnson School Grade 3 students to thePhiladelphia Zoo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Thursday, May 28, 2009, 9:45 AM-4:30PM, at no cost to Board.8. The Board of Education approves a trip for the Jackson Memorial High School wrestlingteam to attend the Beast of the East Tournament, Friday, December 19, 2008-Sunday,December 21, 2008, to be held at the University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, cost tothe District being entry fees and district transportation to and from the event.9. The Board of Education approves a trip for Jackson Memorial and Liberty High School artstudents to attend National Portfolio Day at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York onSaturday, November 15, 2008, cost to the Board being transportation.10. The Board of Education approves a trip for the Jackson Liberty High School chorusstudents to New York City on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 to participate in a “MakingMusic” workshop and attend an evening performance of “Phantom of the Opera”, at no costto the Board.11. The Board of Education approves the use of the Jackson Pop Warner Complex onManhattan Street as an alternate site for the Jackson School District for practices and eventscancelled due to inclement weather or relocated for unforeseen reasons.12. The Board of Education approves educational field trips as filed with the TransportationAdministrator.Page 11

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL:1. The Board of Education approves the employment of the following substitutes for the2008-2009 school year, effective October 22, 2008, unless otherwise noted:Rehire:a. Sarah Kahle, Teacher and CoachNew Hires:a. Kyle Morton, Custodianb. Mary Bram, Food Service Workerc. Patricia Caslin, Food Service Workerd. Cori Grisi, Food Service Workere. Donna Kessler, Food Service Workerf. Marianne McCord, Food Service Workerg. Lori Anne Pizzolongo, Food Service Workerh. Lorri Tiernan, Food Service Workeri. Rose Zingaro, Food Service Workerj. Theresa Landy, Paramonitork. Jodi Barker, Paraprofessionall. Kimberly Bukowski, Paraprofessionalm. Robert Keshecki, Paraprofessionaln. Bridget Szabo, Paraprofessionalo. Christine Young, Paraprofessionalp. Rachael Miller, Receptionistq. Thomas Anderson, Teacherr. Jessica Angelone, Teachers. Eugene Apicelli, Teachert. Jodi Barker, Teacheru. Karen Bonino, Teacherv. John Carbone, Teacherw. Carlee Carew, Teacherx. Dawn Davis, Teachery. Cynthia Downing, Teacherz. Stacy Ferrier, Teacheraa. Yvonne Fulton, Teacherbb. Gina Gagliano, Teachercc. Christina Genovese, Teacherdd. Mary Gladysiewicz, Teacheree. Nate Grosshandler, Teacherff. Alissa Herberger, Teachergg. Darcy Hernandez, Teacherhh. Katharine Hulse, Teacherii. Kerri King, Teacherjj. Devon Kondrup, Teacherkk. April Reichelmann, Teacherll. Arthur Salisbury, Teachermm. Tara Senter, Teachernn. Kristie Schrem, Teacheroo. Candice Simpson, Teacherpp. Jacqui Wojtaszek, Teacher*Page 12

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):1. New Substitutes – continued:qq. Lisa Coniglione, Transportation Driverrr. Viola Kentos, Transportation Van Aide*pending confirmation letter from the State.2. The Board of Education approves the per diem rate for the following substitute teachers:a. Christine Guarino-Lomardi, Teacher – Grade1/Elms, replacing Kristie Rutyna,effective September 8, 2008 through October 31, 2008.b. Jennifer Ostrowski, Teacher – Special Education/Crawford-Rodriguez, replacingJessica Nappa, extend effective end date through October 31, 2008.c. Kelli Zicha, Teacher – Literacy/McAuliffe, replacing Candace Preston, extendeffective end date through October 29, 2008.3. The Board of Education accepts the resignation of the following employees:a. Ashley Dickinson, Teacher-Part Time–Special Education/CommunitySchool/Goetz, effective September 22, 2008.b. Deborah Eckett, Receptionist/Switlik, effective September 1, 2008.4. The Board of Education approves a leave of absence for the following personnel:a. Jessica Nappa, Teacher – Special Education/Crawford-Rodriguez, extend unpaidfamily leave, effective October 27, 2008 through October 31, 2008, returningNovember 3, 2008.5. The Board of Education approves the following contract adjustments:a. Cynthia Borrell, Custodian/District, assigned to JMHS, increase salary to reflect 10years longevity, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.b. Barbara Stockert, Custodian/District, assigned to JMHS, increase salary to reflect10 years longevity, effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.c. Karen Vetrano, Custodian/District, assigned to JLHS, salary correction, effectiveSeptember 17, 2008 through June 30, 2009.d. Sheila Avilla, Driver-Transportation/District, increase salary to reflect 10 yearslongevity, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.e. Jessie-Ann Barry, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 20 minutesper day to 5 hours 55 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 throughSeptember 26, 2008, route change and increase from 5 hours 55 minutes per day to7 hours 55 minutes per day, effective September 29, 2008 through June 30, 2009,additional preschool route.Page 13

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):5. Contract Adjustments – continued:f. George Basso, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours per day to 4hours 20 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009,route change.g. Maureen Buchan, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 40 minutesper day to 7 hours 45 minutes per day effective September 29, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, route change.h. Grace Cohen, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours per day to 5hours 5 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009, routeadjustment.i. Andrew Dickman, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from5 hours 50 minutesper day to 6 hours 50 minutes per day effective September 29, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, additional preschool route.j. Jeanine Dines, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 7 hours 55 minutesper day to 8 hours per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009,route adjustment.k. Joan Durant, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 50 minutes perday to 6 hours 20 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2009 through June 30,2009, route adjustment.l. Xenia Gallo, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 6 hours 40 minutes perday to 7 hours 10 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30,2009, route adjustment.m. Susan Gerardi, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 7 hours 45 minutesper day to 7 hours 50 minutes per day, effective September 29, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, route change.n. Karen Giorgianni, Driver-Transportation/District, decrease from 7 hours 20minutes per day to 5 hours 40 minutes per day, effective September 29, 2008through June 30, 2009, route change.o. Titina Gorman, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 45 minutesper day to 5 hours 25 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, time correction.p. Erica Hahneman, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 35 minutesper day to 5 hours per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009,route adjustment.q. Jodi Hughes-Zimmerman, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 50minutes per day to 7 hours 20 minutes per day, effective September 29, 2008through June 30, 2009, route change.r. Dorene Krukowski, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 50minutes per day to 6 hours 20 minutes per day effective September 2, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, route adjustment.s. Pamela Libonati, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 7 hours 55 minutesper day to 8 hours 15 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, route adjustment.Page 14

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):5. Contract Adjustments – continued:t. Iris Matthews, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 20 minutes perday to 4 hours 40 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30,2009, route adjustment.u. Maria Meeker, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 6 hours 30 minutesper day to 8 hours per day effective October 14, 2008 through June 30, 2009, newVo-tech route.v. Emil Milano, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 55 minutes perday to 5 hours 15 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30,2009, route adjustment.w. Michelle Molnar, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 50 minutesper day to 6 hours per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009,route adjustment.x. Maria Moore, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours per day to 5hours 5 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009, routeadjustment.y. Helene Murgittroyd, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 7 hours 40minutes per day to 7 hours 50 minutes per day, effective September 3, 2008through June 12, 2009 (176 days) and increase from 5 hours 40 minutes per day to5 hours 50 minutes per day, effective June 15, 2009 through June 19, 2009 (last 5days), route adjustment.z. Alice Peterscsak, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 55 minutesper day to 5 hours 15 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, route adjustment.aa. Bessie Reynolds, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 6 hours 40 minutesper day to 7 hours 10 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, route adjustment.bb. Debra Scatigna, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 20 minutesper day to 5 hours 50 minutes per day, effective September 29, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, route adjustment.cc.Deana Schueler, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 20 minutesper day to 7 hrs 20 minutes per day, effective September 29, 2008 through June 30,2009, additional out-of-area ESL kindergarten run.dd. Paula Schultz, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours per day to 6hours per day, effective September 29, 2008 through June 30, 2009, additional preschoolrun.ee. Kenneth Schweiger, Driver-Transportation/District, increase salary to reflect 10years longevity, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.ff.gg.Kimberly Soto, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 50 minutes perday to 6 hours 50 minutes per day, effective September 29, 2008 through June 30,2009, additional pre-school route.Carole Spill, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours per day to 4 hours20 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009, routeadjustment.hh. Sharon Sorensen, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours per day to 5hours 30 minutes per day, effective September 29, 2008 through June 30, 2009,additional Vo-tech run.Page 15

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):5. Contract Adjustments – continued:ii. Debra Swoveland, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 20 minutesper day to 4 hours 40 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, route adjustment.jj. Ava Tucker, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 40 minutes perday to 6 hours minutes per day, effective September 22, 2008 through June 30,2009, route adjustment.kk. Donna Walters, Transportation Driver/Transportation, increase salary to reflect 10ll.years longevity, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Mary Wolcott, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 35 minutesper day to 5 hours per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30, 2009,route adjustment.mm. Bruce Worman, Bruce, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 5minutes per day to 5 hours per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30,2009, route adjustment.nn.oo.pp.Lorraine Vazquez, Aide-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 10 minutesper day to 4 hours 35 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009, time correction.James Zapata, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 4 hours 10 minutes perday to 4 hours 35 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 throughSeptember 26, 2008, time correction and decrease from 4 hours 35 minutes per dayto 4 hours 5 minutes per day, effective September 29, 2008 through June 30, 2009,route change.Kevin Zilis, Driver-Transportation/District, increase from 5 hours 20 minutes perday to 5 hours 55 minutes per day, effective September 2, 2008 through June 30,2009, route adjustment.qq. Marianne Krais, Food Service Worker/Goetz, increase salary to reflect 10 yearslongevity, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.rr. Debra McCann, Food Service Worker/McAuliffe, increase salary to reflect 10ss.tt.uu.vv.ww.years longevity, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Lori Robertson, Food Service Worker/JMHS, increase salary to reflect 10 yearslongevity, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Antoinette Salvemini, Food Service Worker/McAuliffe, increase salary to reflect10 years longevity, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Jeanne Barbour, Secretary/Administration, increase salary to reflect 10 yearslongevity, effective November 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Maria Ferreira, Secretary/Community School, increase salary to reflect 15 yearslongevity, effective December 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Mary Gabe, Secretary/JMHS, increase salary to reflect 10 years longevity,effective November 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Page 16

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):6. The Board of Education approves transfers for the following personnel:a. Jamie Gomez, transfer from Teacher-Spanish JLHS and McAuliffe to Teacher-Spanish/McAuliffe, replacing Ralph Esparra, effective November 14, 2008through June 30, 2009.b. Ralph Esparra, transfer from Teacher-Spanish/McAuliffe to Teacher-Spanish/JLHS and McAuliffe, replacing Jamie Gomez, effective November 14,2008 through June 30, 2009.7. The Board of Education approves the employment of the following personnel:a. Albert Kluge, Driver-Transportation/District, 4 hours 10 minutes per day, replacingLillian Dalton, effective September 29, 2008 through June 30, 2009.b. _______________, Head Bookkeeper/District, replacing Brenda Johnson, effective________, 2008 through June 30, 2009.c. Christine Young, Teacher-Special Education-Part Time/Community School/Goetz,3 hours per day, replacing Ashley Dickinson, effective September 26, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009.8. The Board of Education approves the revised rehire of Athletic Coaches for the fall 2008season.9. The Board of Education approves the rehire of Athletic Coaches for the winter 2008season.10. The Board of Education approves the following athletic coaches for the 2008-2009 schoolyear:a. Thomas Anderson, Head Boys Swimming Coach/JLHS, replacing Warren Towns,effective October 22, 2008 through June 30, 2009.b. Paul Baker, Assistant Boys Indoor Winter Track Coach/JLHS, replacing PatMahan, effective October 22, 2008 through June 30, 2009.c. Kristine Calabro, Assistant Girls Indoor Track Coach/JLHS, replacing Jen Leahy,effective October 22, 2008 through June 30, 2009.d. Lawrence Berra, Assistant Winter Ice Hockey Coach/JMHS, replacing BryanSimpson, effective October 22, 2008 through June 30, 2009.e. Marissa Oakes, Assistant Winter Cheerleading Coach/JMHS, replacing BryanneNase, effective October 22, 2008, through June 30, 2009.f. Carrie Scott, Head Girls Winter Bowling Coach/JMHS, open position, effectiveOctober 22, 2008 through June 30, 2009.g. David Wilson, Head Girls Winter Swimming Coach/JMHS, replacing BrianneMcKiernan, effective October 22, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Page 17

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):11. The Board of Education approves the following volunteer coaches for the 2008-2009school year:a. Glenda Calabro, Volunteer Assistant Indoor Winter Track Coach/JMHS, assistingHead Coach Louise Agoston, effective October 23, 2008.b. Jason De Gennaro, Volunteer Assistant Indoor Winter Track Coach/JMHS,assisting Head Coach Louise Agoston, effective October 23, 2008.c. Tara Mahon, Volunteer Assistant Indoor Winter Track Coach/JMHS, assistingHead Coach Louise Agoston, effective October 23, 2008.d. William Michel, Volunteer Assistant Girls Fall Volleyball Coach/JMHS, assistingHead Coach Jason Ulrich, effective October 23, 2008.e. Jacqui Wojaszek, Volunteer Assistant Cross-Country Fall Coach/JMHS, assistingHead Coach Glenda Calabro.f. Jacqui Wojtaszek, Volunteer Assistant Indoor Winter Track Coach/JMHS, assistingHead Coach Louise Agoston, effective October 23, 2008.12. The Board of Education approves the following co-curricular position adjustments for the2008-2009 school year:Resignations:a. Jessica Ventrello, Set Designer/JLHS, effective September 1, 2008.b. Jennifer Osborne, National Honor Society Co-Advisor/JLHS, effectiveSeptember 1, 2008.c. Erin (Bruce) Pearsall, Lunch Duty/Switlik, effective September 1, 2008.New-Hire:a. Kathy Bunce, Math League Advisor/JMHS, effective September 1, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009.b. Christina Marshall, Lunch Duty/Elms, shared position 2 days, effectiveSeptember 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.c. David Kasyan, Junior Class Co-Advisor/JLHS, effective September 1, 2008through June 30, 2009.d. Megan Genz, Art Club Advisor/JLHS, effective September 1, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009.e. Katherine Niemczyk, Set Designer/JLHS, effective September 1, 2008 throughJune 30, 2009.Contract Adjustment:a. Jennifer Leahy, from Junior Class Advisor to Junior Class Co-Advisor/JLHS,effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.b. Marilyn Coyle, from National Honor Society Co-Advisor to National HonorSociety Advisor/JLHS, effective September 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.Page 18

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):13. The Board of Education approves the following teachers for the 2008-2009 EnrichmentProgram:a. Delores Harvey/Coordinatorb. Kathleen Hill/Goetzc. Heather Forrest/Goetzd. James Osmond/McAuliffee. Dan Slick/McAuliffef. Nicole Avila/Crawford-Rodriguezg. Susan Cucci/Crawford-Rodriguezh. Sherri Sulia/Elmsi. Donna Donner/Elmsj. Shari Resnik/Holmank. Michelle Milon/Holmanl. Kathleen Doherty/Rosenauerm. Denise Lord/Johnsonn. Bridget Convery/Johnsono. Craig Goldberg/Switlikp. Susan Magee/Switlikq. Linda Selitto, Substitute/Crawford-Rodriguezr. Jessica Gray, Substitute/Elmss. Dara Sokoloff, Substitute/Holmant. Kathryn Hart, Substitute/Johnsonu. JoAnne Heininger, Substitute/Rosenauerv. Teresa Toddings, Substitute/Switlik14. The Board of Education approves the following substitute personnel for the Jackson ChildCare Academy:a. Devin Bauerlin, Substitute Aideb. Claire Crehan, Substitute Paraprofessionalc. Diane Donnigan, Substitute Paraprofessionald. Michael Gladysz, Substitute Paraprofessionale. Laura Hayes, Substitute Paraprofessionalf. Robin Miller, Substitute Paraprofessionalg. Nick Paradise, Substitute Paraprofessionalh. Michael Gladysz, Substitute Teacheri. Laura Hayes, Substitute Teacherj. Nick Paradise, Substitute Teacherk. Robin Miller, Substitute ReceptionistPage 19

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):15. The Board of Education approves the following teachers participation in the AbigailAdams Historical Literacy Fellowship professional development workshops, trips andsummer institutes for the 2008-2009 school year, funded by the Teaching AmericanHistory Grant:a. Melissa Farber/McAuliffeb. Eileen Kochis/McAuliffec. Deborah Meinders/McAuliffed. Chris Vaughn/McAuliffee. MaryBeth Beichert/Goetzf. Stacey FiskGoetzg. Kathy Hill/Goetzh. Elaine Holleran/Goetzi. Joyce Pacelli/Goetzj. Maria Picchierri/Goetzk. Jen Rice/Crawford-Rodriguezl. Justin Dolcimascolo/Elmsm. Shari Resnik/Holmann. Jacky Pepe/Johnsono. Roseanne Carello/Rosenauerp. Maria Kaklamanis/Switlikq. Dominick Casais/Switlik16. The Board of Education approves Sue Sansevere as Reading First Specialist, effectiveSeptember 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, to be paid through Reading First grant funds.17. The Board of Education approves the apportionment of salaries for the following teacherspaid by Title IIA Grant funds for the 2008-2009 school:a. Nicholas Paradise/Elmsb. Crystal Barlow/Rosenauerc. Melissa (Bavosi) Quartarone/Holman18. The Board of Education approves the following personnel for the 2008-2009 FAME(Families Achieving Math Excellence):School Teachers DatesCrawford-RodriguezKathy DohertyJustin Dolcimascolo3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2ElmsDana BellinoCathy McQuade1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, (2/11 snow date)HolmanChristine OwensKathy McKiernan1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, (2/11 snow date)JohnsonAmy CookLisa Gibson11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/9, 12/16RosenauerRoseanne Carello3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1Kathy DohertySwitlikDominick CasaisTina Delsontro1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, (2/18 snow date)Page 20

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):19. The Board of Education approves the following personnel for the 2008-2009 FEST(Families Enjoying Science Together):School Teachers DatesCrawford-RodriguezJason McEwan 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 (2/26 as snowLinda Selittodate)ElmsJustin DolcimascoloLinda Selitto3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (4/6 snow date)HolmanCarol Shilan 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 (2/12 snowSue Sanseveredate)JohnsonMargaret CastronuovaNadine WrightTBDRosenauerKelly MergnerJoanne Heininger1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10SwitlikCraig Goldberg 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 (2/24 snowTravis Crozierdate)20. The Board of Education approves the following personnel for Parent Intervention Nightsfor the 2008-2009 school year:a. Judy Guedes, Substitute Teacher/Elmsb. Sue Newman, Substitute Paraprofessional/Johnsonc. Kim Prendergast, Substitute Paraprofessional/Johnsond. Janice Baylis, Substitute Paraprofessional/Johnsone. Eileen Camara, Substitute Paraprofessional/Switlikf. Theresa Sherman, Substitute Paraprofessional/Switlikg. Karen Frankowski, Substitute Paraprofessional/Crawford-Rodriguezh. Sharron Boylan, Substitute Paraprofessional/Elmsi. Yvonne Brescia, Substitute Paraprofessional/Elms21. The Board of Education approves the following personnel for the Elementary Reach forSuccess Program for the 2008-2009 school year:a. Pat Stajek-Vorwerk, Teacher/Crawford-Rodriguez, Grade 3 Literacy on Tuesdays,effective immediately.b. Jessica Coots. Teacher/Johnson, replacing Sue Woolverton, effective immediately.c. Beth McCabe, Teacher/Switlik, Grade 5 Math on Wednesdays, effectiveimmediately.d. Catherine Ogletree/Switlik, Grade 5 Literacy on Tuesdays, effective immediately.e. Christine Petrik, Teacher/Switlik, Grade 3 Literacy on Tuesdays, effectiveimmediately.Page 21

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):22. The Board of Education approves the following personnel for the Soar to SuccessProgram, (formerly known as the Passport to Reading Program), for the 2008-2009 schoolyear:Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary Schoola. Laura Hayesb. Elsie Hellec. Jeanne Rodriguezd. Linda Selittoe. Pat Stajek-VorwerkRosenauer Elementary Schoola. Linda Fashauerb. Joanne Heiningerc. Jill Hendrickd. Caroline Milanie. Donna MollicaSwitlik Elementary Schoola. Erin Bruceb. Judy DeVincenzoc. Marisa DiStasid. Tracey Kahne. Dawn Yalden23. The Board of Education approves the following teachers to attend afterschool workshops,2:45 PM to 4:00 PM (1 hour and 15 minutes) at Johnson Elementary School, to be paid byfunds from the Governor’s Initiative: Enhancing and Expanding In-district ProgramOptions for Students with Disabilities:a. Tracy Decker/LDTCb. Whitney DiBenedictis/Johnsonc. Barbara McGill/Switlikd. Marilyn Ribera/Switlike. Kerri Rotundo/Johnson24. The Board of Education approves the following personnel for the Supplemental ReadingTeacher positions for the 2008-2009 school year:a. Susan Young/McAuliffe, effective immediatelyb. Melissa Farber/McAuliffe, effective immediatelyc. Carol Lawrence/Goetz, effective immediatelyd. Maria Picchierri/Goetz, effective immediatelyPage 22

Jackson Township Board of EducationOctober 21, 2008 Official MeetingPERSONNEL (continued):25. The Board of Education approves the renegotiated five (5)-year contract to employ ThomasGialanella as the Superintendent of Schools for the school years July 1, 2008 throughJune 30, 2013, contract as on file with the Board Secretary/Business Administrator.26. The Board of Education approves the following new position:a. One (1) TV Production Coordinator/District, assigned to JMHS, effectiveFebruary 2, 2009 (Semester 2)b. One (1) Teacher-Business/JLHS, effective February 2, 2009 (Semester 2)27. The Board of Education approves the following new job description:a. TV Production Coordinator28. The Board of Education approves emergent hires as follows:a. Jacqui Wojtaszek, Substitute Teacher** Salaries are public information. Any person interested in obtaining this information isto contact the Secretary to the Board of Education.Page 23