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MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATIONMINUTES – REGULAR MEETINGNOVEMBER 14, 20111. OPENING ACTIVITIESThe Mount Olive Township Board of Education met in regular session on Monday,November 14, 2011 at the Board/Administration Building, 89 Route 46, Budd Lake, N.J.The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by the Board President, Mr. Giordano, with thefollowing announcement:“The notice requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey havebeen satisfied by the inclusion of the date, time and place of this meeting in the notice ofregular meetings adopted by this Board on May 2, 2011. Such schedule and notice ofmeetings is posted at the Municipal Building, the Mount Olive Library, the Board ofEducation offices and the six schools, was submitted to the Daily Record for publication onMay 3, 2011, and was filed with the Clerk of Mount Olive Township on May 3, 2011. I directthis announcement be entered into the minutes of this meeting.”Before proceeding with the roll call, President Giordano read aloud the following statement:“In May of this year Governor Christie signed a law which requires Board of Educationmembers to obtain criminal history background checks. By this point all board members arerequired to have had their background check or have an appointment scheduled to have thecheck. Because of his objections to the law, board member, Jim Schiess, has publicly statedthat he will not go for the background check. Today Dr. Reynolds received a letter from theDepartment of Education Criminal History Review Unit, stating that Mr. Schiess is ineligiblefor further service on the Board of Education and that he is to immediately cease serving asa school board member in Mount Olive. It is unfortunate that this Board will be losing adedicated and hard-wording member, and I would personally like to thank him for hisservice to the district.”Mr. Giordano instructed Dr. Reynolds and Mrs. Jones to remove Mr. Schiess from all e-mailcontact lists and correspondence related to the Board of Education and asked the Boardmembers to do the same. The Board attorney will contact the State tomorrow to determinehow to proceed. The Board will meet in closed session on November 28, 2011 to determinea course of action based on the information Mr. Zitomer obtains.Roll Call Present: Mr. AmiandaMrs. ColliganMrs. CriscuoloMr. GiordanoMr. HalburMrs. OuimetMr. RobinsonMr. WernerAlso in attendance:Dr. Reynolds, SuperintendentMr. Zitomer, Board Attorney2. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY EXPENDITURESMr. Robinson moved to approve the following monthly expenditures:November 14, 2011 BillList #2.1October 28, 2011 Payroll#2.2Motion to approve the November 14, 2011 Bill List in theamount of $1,344,167.47.Motion to approve the October 28, 2011 Payroll in theamount of $2,199,479.78.Seconded by Mr. Amianda.

Board Discussion:NoneRoll Call:Ayes Noes AbstentionsMr. Amianda (except for noted abstention) None Mr. Amianda (abstained on PO #2445)Mrs. Colligan Mrs. Criscuolo (abstained on PO #2444)Mrs. Criscuolo (except for noted abstention) Mr. Giordano (abstained on PO #2442)Mr. Giordano (except for noted abstention) Mr. Robinson (abstained on PO #2443)Mr. HalburMrs. OuimetMr. Robinson (except for noted abstention)Mr. Werner3. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS (BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT)There were no communications and/or petitions acknowledged by the Board or theSuperintendent.4. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS4.1 SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORTThe Superintendent advised the Board of a recent meeting he had with the Morris CountyProsecutor’s Office, who alerted Dr. Reynolds that a high risk, tier 3 sexual predator isresiding in Mt. Olive. In accordance with Megan’s Law, the police department has gonedoor-to-door within a half-mile radius of the predator’s residence distributing flyers with aphoto of this individual. The prosecutor further directed Dr. Reynolds to send a letter to theparents of every student who attends school within a 2-mile radius of the individual’sresidence. Dr. Reynolds indicated that this directive would apply to the middle school andall of the elementary schools except for Mt. View School. As a result, Dr. Reynoldssuggested that a Honeywell Alert message be sent to the Mt. View School parents as ageneral precaution to the families in that area.Dr. Reynolds informed the Board that he has found a replacement for his secretary, DoloresKeene, who recently relocated to Nashville, Tennessee. The Superintendent recommendedthe employment of Ann Carlson, effective December 1, 2011. Ms. Carlson is presently asecretary to the principal in White Township and is very capable.Dr. Reynolds announced that a professional development presenter for “Math in Focus” willbe visiting our schools for the next four days, indicating that his program has been wellreceived by the teachers.Dr. Reynolds offered his congratulations to Ryan McCrea’s class at the middle school, whoreceived an award of $5,000 for keeping the environment clean in Mt. Olive.Dr. Reynolds thanked everyone who ventured out in the snow to see the Glen Burtnik concertand commended Andy Roberts for his efforts in making the concert a success. Despite thepoor weather, the concert turned a small profit for the district.Dr. Reynolds congratulated Mr. Zitomer and his firm for their recent legal victories on behalfof the District.Mr. Amianda raised several inquiries regarding the library grading issue at Mt. View School.Dr. Reynolds indicated that the issue is being thoroughly investigated by the administrationand will be appropriately remedied. In the interim, Dr. Reynolds has directed Dr. Fischel tochange all student grades to an “A” and to send a letter to parents describing the criteria onwhich students will be graded going forward. Mr. Giordano indicated that he received aletter from the librarian in the Friday packet apologizing for the situation.The Board engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the grading system for the new librarycurriculum. Several concerns were raised regarding the appropriateness of awarding a gradefor the library and the feasibility of grading such a large number of students. After severalminutes of discussion, the Board President directed the Curriculum & Instruction Committeeto revisit this issue based on the concerns raised this evening.Work Session 11-14-11 2

4.2 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTMr. Werner reported on the Personnel Committee meeting of Monday, November 14, 2011.(Summary attached)4.3 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE REPORTMrs. Ouimet reported on the Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting of Monday,November 7, 2011. (Summary attached)At the request of Mrs. Ouimet, Principal Stansberry explained the proposed mid-term examschedule for the current school year. In response to the difficulties encountered with lastyear’s schedule, Mr. Stansberry explained that the administration has developed a hybridmid-term/HSPA schedule that will consist of a 4-day cycle administered at the end of thesecond marking period with no more than two exams scheduled for each day. There will betwo one-hour testing periods in the morning and two 45-minute instructional blocks afterunit lunch. Mr. Stansberry proposed that the students be dismissed at 1:05 PM to allowteachers the time to grade the exams and to close out the second marking period. Mr.Stansberry noted that the new schedule provides structure for the mid-term exams, whilemaintaining an instructional component and providing time for the staff to grade the examsand close out the second marking period in an efficient time period. President Giordanoasked Mr. Stansberry to provide a copy of the schedule to the Board Secretary fordistribution to the full Board.4.4 BUSINESS SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORTMrs. Criscuolo reported on the Business Committee meeting of November 9, 2011.(Summary attached)Mrs. Ouimet expressed her appreciation to the Jenkins family for their donation for thesoftball scoreboard. Mrs. Ouimet suggested that a note of thanks be sent to the Jenkinsfamily.Mrs. Colligan requested clarification of the transportation bids. Mrs. Criscuolo explainedthat no bids were received for the transportation routes. According to the bus companiesthat were contacted, the timing of the bids presented an issue, as the routes are alreadyestablished for the current school year.Mrs. Colligan requested clarification of the Public Donor Agreement. Mrs. Criscuoloexplained that the district is required to sign the agreement with the Mt. Olive Child Care &Development Center because they use our facilities.Mr. Amianda questioned the Board’s plans with regard to redistricting. President Giordanoexplained that this item would be discussed later this evening in executive session as it haspersonnel implications.Mr. Robinson questioned the placement of the robotics trophy case at Mt. Olive HighSchool, maintaining that a trophy case in the basement by the robotics classroom wouldserve no purpose. Mr. Stansberry expressed his understanding that the trophy case would beplaced on the wall outside of the Principal’s conference room next to the one that ispresently there. Mr. Werner and Mr. Halbur communicated the Business Committee’sdesire to keep trophy cases out of the commons area, suggesting that the commons areashould be maintained as an open lobby. Mr. Robinson speculated that the trophy case wouldhave to be recessed for safety purposes. Mr. Giordano expressed his opinion that the trophycase should be placed wherever Principal Stansberry sees fit.4.5 POLICY COMMITTEE REPORTMr. Amianda reported that the Policy Committee did not meet.In response to an inquiry from Mr. Halbur, the Board Secretary indicated that the policiesincluded on tonight’s agenda were reported on at the last Board meeting.4.6 PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION LIAISON REPORTS – NonePresident Giordano asked Mr. Amianda to attend the Tinc Road PTO meetings in Mr.Schiess’ absence.Work Session 11-14-11 3

4.7 BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORTPresident Giordano stated that he was surprised to discover that the Mount Olive RoboticsTeam sponsored an exhibit at the New Jersey School Boards Convention in Atlantic City.Mr. Giordano expressed his dismay that the Board and Superintendent were not informed ofthe exhibit, requesting that the Board be apprised of any such future events or exhibits.Mr. Robinson likewise expressed his displeasure, informing the Board that he has asked Mr.Bodmer to advise the Board Secretary of any such future events so that the information canbe disseminated to the Board members.5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ACTION ITEMSBefore proceeding with the action items, the Board President opened the meeting to thepublic for any comments and/or questions regarding the action items only. Seeing none,this segment of the meeting was promptly closed.5.1 PERSONNEL ACTION ITEMSMr. Werner made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, thefollowing Personnel action items:Retirement of Teacherof the Handicapped#5.1.1Resignation ofElementary Teacher#5.1.2Resignation of LeadMechanic #5.1.3Resignation of Monthto-MonthSubstituteTeacher #5.1.4Resignation of Nurse#5.1.5Resignation of ClericalAide #5.1.6Maternity Leave#5.1.7Maternity Leave#5.1.8Approve the retirement of Judith Leonard, Teacher of theHandicapped at Mt. View School effective January 1, 2012 withappreciation for thirty-one years of service to the Mount OliveTownship School District.Accept the resignation of Courtney D’Agostino, ElementarySchool Teacher at Tinc Road School effective January 6, 2012with appreciation for nine years of service to the Mount OliveTownship School District.Accept the resignation of Brian Lewis, Lead Mechanic in theTransportation Department effective October 22, 2011 withappreciation for six years of service to the Mount OliveTownship School District.Accept the resignation of Kimberly Volz, month-to-monthsubstitute teacher at Mount Olive High School effectiveNovember 7, 2011 with appreciation for one year of service tothe Mount Olive Township School District.Accept the resignation of Joanne Morrow, R.N. effectiveNovember 9, 2011 with appreciation for one and one-half yearsof service to the Mount Olive Township School District.Accept the resignation of Melissa Grossberndt, part timecertified clerical aide at Mount Olive High School effectiveNovember 14, 2011 with appreciation for three months ofservice to the Mount Olive Township School District.Approve a paid medical leave of absence using accumulated sickdays for Jennifer Rebels, Teacher of Health and PhysicalEducation at Mount Olive Middle School effective February 3,2012 through March 2, 2012 and further approve an unpaidchildcare leave of absence effective March 5, 2012 through April27, 2012; returning April 30, 2012. Dental/Medical benefits willbe provided by the Board without interruption.Approve a paid medical leave of absence using accumulated sickdays for Jaclyn Bambara, Speech Language Specialist atSandshore and Mount Olive Middle Schools effective March 19,2012 through April 13, 2012 and further approve an unpaidchildcare leave of absence effective April 16, 2012 through June30, 2012; returning September 1, 2012. Dental benefits will beprovided by the Board through June 30, 2012.Work Session 11-14-11 4

Rescind Former ActionItem #5.1.9Employee Transfer#5.1.10Rescind action item #6.1.5 from the September 26, 2011 boardmeeting to appoint Alexandria Breheney to the AchievementSpecialist position at Mount Olive High School.Approve the following transfer effective January 3, 2012 for theremainder of the 2011-2012 school year, replacing Susan Papa:FromSuzanne HerbstSchool NurseMt. View SchoolToSuzanne HerbstSchool NurseSandshore SchoolEmployee Transfers#5.1.11Approve the following transfers effective November 18, 2011for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year:FromJoan HuthTeacher AideSandshore SchoolPatricia CicaleseTeacher AideSandshore SchoolToJoan HuthTeacher AideTinc Road SchoolPatricia CicaleseTeacher AideTinc Road SchoolApproval of Aide JobDescriptions #5.1.12Approval of SalaryPayment #5.1.13Appointment ofSecretary to theSuperintendent#5.1.14High School CoachingRecommendations#5.1.15Curriculum WritingStipends #5.1.16Approve the job descriptions for Clerical Aide andLunchroom/Recess Aide effective November 15, 2011 asattached.Approve salary payment to Willhelm Lewis, part time Teacherof French at Mount Olive High School for the period fromSeptember 1, 2011 through October 10, 2011 due to an increasefrom .4 fte to .6 fte prorated at $1,590.94*. (Budgeted)Approve the appointment of Ann Carlson, to the non unit twelvemonth Secretary to the Superintendent of Schools at an annualsalary of $52,000 (prorated) effective December 1, 2011 for the2011-2012 school year, replacing Dolores Keene. (Budgeted)Approve the following coaching recommendations at MountOlive High School for the Winter 2011 Season: (Budgeted)Sport Level Name Step Stipend*Basketball (Boys) Head Kevin Moore 4 $8,602.00Basketball (Boys) Asst Lee Clowers 18 $7,185.00Basketball (Boys) Asst Michael DeRosa 3 $5,070.00Basketball (Girls) Head Patrick Morella 1 $7,244.00Basketball (Girls) Asst Mona Ressaissi 3 $5,070.00Basketball (Girls) Asst Jessica Trotter 1 $4,347.00Cheerleading Head Jennifer Rebels 4 $5,886.00Cheerleading Asst Kimberly Volz 3 $3,759.00Ice Hockey Head Michael Behre 2 $7,063.00Ice Hockey Asst Dustin Bayer 1 $3,986.00Indoor Track Head David Sulley 33 $10,962.00Indoor Track Asst Joseph Hehn 8 $4,486.00Indoor Track Asst Dennis Ondilla 31 $7,361.00Swimming Head Brian Devins 14 $9,215.00Swimming Asst Samantha Somody 1 $3,986.00Wrestling Head Sean Smyth 14 $9,852.00Wrestling Asst William Romano 19 $7,310.00Wrestling Asst Dave Benfatti 5 $5,560.00Trainer Sean Controy $7,223.67Approve the employment of the following professional staff towrite curriculum at $42.00 per hour* for the subjects and hourslisted for the 2011-2012 school year: (Budgeted)Name Subject HoursVanessa Benfatti Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12 25Mark Bolen Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12 25Brigitte Geiger Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12 25Jennifer Kalkunte Algebra II, Grades 9-12 20Work Session 11-14-11 5

Approval of SunsetAcademy Staff#5.1.17Approve the employment of the following certificated staff forthe Sunset Academy at $42.00 per hour* for the 2011-2012school year:Janet LombardiShahmir NadjmabadiElaine RomitoAndrew LattanziWilliam BowserJaclyn LindaburyLindsay GoldsteinGray TaylorMichelle SabellaMelissa GrossberndtRyan McCreaErin MooneyErin ChamberlainJenevieve D’AmicoNicholas HoldenJennifer PetersonDonna PomelBrian GriffithAdam SmithJanel EllardLea MargosiakChange of Employment#5.1.18Approve the change of employment for the followingLunchroom/Recess Aides to Certified Lunchroom/Recess Aideswith an additional $1.00 per hour effective November 15, 2011for the 2011-2012 school year:Cheryl GonzalezAlissa MarsegliaChange of Employment#5.1.19Change of Employment#5.1.20Employment ofSubstitute Aide#5.1.21Employment ofSubstitute Van Aide#5.1.22Additions to List ofSubstitute Teachers#5.1.23Appointment of Monthto-MonthSubstituteTeacher #5.1.24Appointment of SchoolSocial Worker #5.1.25Approve the change of employment for Virginia Pisano fromfull time Custodian to Custodial Foreman at CMS ElementarySchool at current step plus Foreman stipend* - $1,433(prorated), eight (8) hours per day from 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.,five (5) days per week, effective December 1, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year, replacing James Preziosi. (Budgeted)Approve the change of employment for Jose Alfaro, Custodianat Mount Olive High School to include the Black Seal stipend*effective November 15, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year.Approve the employment of Doris Crotty, substitute aide at therate of $10.50 per hour effective November 15, 2011 for the2011-2012 school year.Approve the employment of Adalgisa Gonzalez, substitute vanaide at the rate of $10.70 per hour effective November 15, 2011for the 2011-2012 school year.Approve the following additions to the list of substitute teachersfor the 2011-2012 school year:Name Crs/Degree InstitutionAngela Aaron B.A. Seton Hall UniversitySharon Bass A.S. Broward CollegeAnn Cracovaner B.S. Penn State UniversityPaula Cray B.S. Bloomfield CollegeSarah Hamm 127 crs Kean UniversityAnthony Kershaw 124 crs Kean UniversityGi Shin 115 crs Montclair State UniversityApprove the appointment of Melissa Grossberndt as a substituteteacher on a month-to-month basis at Mount Olive High Schooleffective November 15 th through November 30, 2011 at the rateof $100 per day of service, replacing Kimberly Volz.(Budgeted)Approve the appointment of Christine Ledger, School SocialWorker at CMS Elementary, Tinc Road and Mt. View Schoolsat step one (1) MA - $58,175 (prorated) effective November 21,2011 for the 2011-2012 school year, replacing Katrina Moore.(Budgeted)Work Session 11-14-11 6

Addition to List ofSubstitute Teachers#5.1.26Approve the following addition to the list of substitute teachersfor the 2011-2012 school year:Name Crs/Degree InstitutionChristina Pirog B.A. University of Massachusetts*Salaries to be determined through the successor agreement currently being negotiated.Seconded by Mr. Giordano.Board Discussion:NoneRoll Call:Ayes Noes AbstentionsMr. Amianda None NoneMrs. ColliganMrs. CriscuoloMr. GiordanoMr. HalburMrs. OuimetMr. RobinsonMr. Werner5.2 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ACTION ITEMSMrs. Ouimet made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, thefollowing Curriculum and Instruction action items:Professional ServiceResolution #5.2.1Approve the following professional service resolution for the2011-2012 school year.WHEREAS, the Mount Olive Township Board of Educationrequires the services of professional therapists to provideindividual services for classified students in accordance with theirI.E.P.; andWHEREAS, the Public Schools Contracts Law (N.J.S.A: 18A-1et seq.) requires the awarding of a contract for professionalservices by resolution of the Board of Education at a publicmeeting and allows that such award may be made without publicadvertising for bids:NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mount OliveTownship Board of Education that the following professionaltherapists be awarded contracts for the 2011-2012 school year:Name Service Contracted AmountGina Pateman,Chester, NJOccupational Therapy $60.00 per 60 minute session$40.00 per 40 minute session$30.00 per 30 minute sessionCURA, Inc.Newark, NJEducational Instruction$42.00 per hourApproval ofOccupational TherapyServices #5.2.2Approval ofOccupational TherapyServices #5.2.3Approve for the 2011-2012 school year, Gina Pateman, Chester,NJ to provide occupational therapy to out-of-district student #539at the Montgomery Academy from September 2011 to June 2012at the rate of $40.00 per one (1) 40 minute session per week, notto exceed 36 sessions. Classification: MD Total cost: $1,440.00(Budgeted)Approve for the 2011-2012 school year, Gina Pateman, Chester,NJ to provide occupational therapy to out-of-district student #574at the Montgomery Academy from September 2011 to June 2012at the rate of $30.00 per one (1) 30 minute session per week, notto exceed 36 sessions. Classification: ED Total cost: $1,080.00(Budgeted)Work Session 11-14-11 7

Approval of AdditionalABA Therapy Services#5.2.4Approval of ABATherapy Services#5.2.5Approval of Out-of-District Placement#5.2.6Approval ofOccupational TherapyServices #5.2.7Approval of EducationalInstruction Services#5.2.8Approval of EducationalInstruction Services#5.2.9Approval of EducationalInstruction Services#5.2.10Approval of ProfessionalDevelopment Programs#5.2.11Approve for the 2011-2012 school year, Deborah Frattina,Flanders, NJ to provide additional ABA therapy services topreviously approved student #5022002 from September 2011 toJune 2012 for an additional seventeen (17) hours per month at therate of $40.00 per hour, not to exceed 170 hours. Classification:MD Total cost: $6,800.00 (Budgeted)Approve Deborah Frattina, Flanders, NJ to provide ABA therapyservices to student #508 for five (5) hours per week fromSeptember 2011 to June 2012 at the rate of $40.00 per hour, notto exceed 165 hours. Classification: Preschool Total cost:$6,600.00 (Budgeted)Approve (per Youth County Services/Family Intervention),student #575 to attend Hunterdon Regional High School,effective October 10, 2011 for the remainder of the 2011-2012school year. Tuition is pro-rated at an annual rate of $16,650.00.Total Cost: $14,707.50Approve for the 2011-2012 school year, J & B Therapy, Augusta,NJ to provide occupational therapy services to appropriateclassified students at the Chester M. Stephens School and TheMount Olive Middle School from September 2011 to June 2012at the rate of $60.00 per hour, not to exceed 900 hours. Totalcost: $54,000.00 (Budgeted)Approve Professional Education Services/High Focus, Glassboro,NJ to provide educational instruction to student #500400 fromSeptember 29, 2011 to November 9, 2011 at the rate of $30.00per hour, not to exceed 60 hours. Total cost: $1,800.00(Budgeted)Approve Professional Education Services/High Focus, Glassboro,NJ to provide educational instruction to regular education student#60071179 from September 6, 2011 to October 17, 2011 at therate of $30.00 per hour, not to exceed 60 hours. Total cost:$1,800.00 (Budgeted)Approve CURA, Inc., Newark, NJ to provide educationalinstruction to regular education student #212161 from October 3,2011 to June 21, 2012 for ten (10) hours per week at the rate of$42.00 per hour, not to exceed 360 hours. Total cost: $15,120.00(Budgeted)BE IT RESOLVED that the Mount Olive Township Board ofEducation approves the following staff member(s) to attend thefollowing professional development program(s) as deemedappropriate and approved by the Superintendent of Schools,subject to State Payment Guidelines as established by theDepartment of Treasury and guidelines as established by theFederal Office of Management and Budget (OMB).Name Conference Location DateEstimatedExpensesAlexandriaBreheney11/18/11 $195.00SusanDingesStrategies toPrepare SpecialEducation Teachersfor Math HSPAASCD AnnualConference &Exhibit ShowRutgers UniversityNew Brunswick,NJPA Convention Ctr.Philadelphia, PA3/24/12 -3/26/12$960.00Seconded by Mrs. Criscuolo.Board Discussion:NoneWork Session 11-14-11 8

Roll Call:Ayes Noes AbstentionsMr. Amianda None NoneMrs. ColliganMrs. CriscuoloMr. GiordanoMr. HalburMrs. OuimetMr. RobinsonMr. Werner5.3 BUSINESS ACTION ITEMSMrs. Criscuolo made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent, thefollowing Business (finance and facilities) action items:Budget Transfers#5.3.1Approve the following 2011-12 budget transfers:From To Amount11-000-261-420 12-000-261-730$9,058.00Contr. Serv. Maint. Equip over $2,00011-000-252-500Prof. Development11-000-240-103Salaries Princ.11-000-251-100Salaries Central Off.11-000-240-103Salaries Princ.11-213-100-106Aide Salaries Res. Rm.11-215- AideSalaries PSH 100-10611-216-100-101Salaries PSH11-110-100-101Salaries – Kind11-110-100-101Salaries – Kind11-213-100-101Salaries Res. Rm11-000-262-590Prof. Development11-000-221-102Salaries Supv.11-000-230-100Salaries Supt.11-000-230-100Salaries Supt.11-209-100-106Aide Salaries BD11-209-100-106Aide Salaries BD11-209-100-106Aide Salaries BD11-212-100-101Salaries MD11-215-100-101Salaries PSH11-215-100-101Salaries PSH$1,063.00$2,000.00$35,000.00$5,103.00$1,279.50$2,275.00$1,766.00$33,647.25$19,093.75$18,045.75Approval of Public DonorAgreement #5.3.2Resolution – AdditionalEducation Jobs FundFederal Aid #5.3.3Motion to approve a Public Donor Agreement between Mt. OliveChild Care & Learning Center and the Mt. Olive TownshipPublic Schools for the period January 1, 2012 through December31, 2012.Adopt the following resolution regarding additional EducationJobs Fund federal aid:Whereas, S-1701 regulations permit districts to appropriateadditional state and federal aid for which approval was granted bythe department in the written notification to the district of theadditional aid without Commissioner approval; andWhereas, the Mt. Olive School District received additionalEducation Jobs Fund federal aid in the amount of $17,160;Work Session 11-14-11 9

Now, therefore be it resolved, that the 2011-2012 general fundrevenues be increased in the amount of $17,160 to reflect thisadditional federal aid; andBe it further resolved, that the following appropriation accountsbe increased:Account18-204-100-106Salaries – Aides (LD)18-209-100-106Salaries – Aides (BD)18-000-291-220Social Security18-000-291-249Other RetirementAmount$10,000$ 5,959$ 1,023$ 178Seconded by Mr. Robinson.Board Discussion:NoneRoll Call:Ayes Noes AbstentionsMr. Amianda None NoneMrs. ColliganMrs. CriscuoloMr. GiordanoMr. HalburMrs. OuimetMr. RobinsonMr. Werner5.4 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMSBefore proceeding with the Administrative action items, President Giordano asked the BoardSecretary to read aloud action item #5.4.4, approving Mr. Robinson’s attendance at theNJSBA Delegate Assembly.Mr. Werner then made a motion to approve, on the recommendation of the Superintendent,the following Administrative action items:Amend Bylaw #0142#5.4.1Adopt Policy #5516#5.4.2Adopt Policy #2480#5.4.3Approve Attendance atNJSBA DelegateAssembly #5.4.4Approve revised Bylaw #0142 “Board Member Qualifications,Prohibited Acts, and Code of Ethics”, as attached, on firstreading.Approve new Policy #5516 “Use of Electronic Communicationand Recording Devices”, as attached, on first reading.Approve new Policy #2480 “Alternative Education Programs”, asattached, on first reading.RESOLVED, that board member, William Robinson, be allowedto attend the New Jersey School Boards Association DelegateAssembly on Saturday, November 19, 2011.Seconded by Mrs. Criscuolo.Board Discussion:Mr. Werner inquired about the cost to attend the NJSBA Delegate Assembly. Mr. Robinsonexplained that the Board must approve his attendance at the assembly so that he may bereimbursed for mileage.Work Session 11-14-11 10

Mr. Halbur requested clarification of Policy #2480 “Alternative Education Programs”. Dr.Reynolds explained that the policy allows the district to operate an alternate educationprogram in the event that the application is approved and the Board decides to proceed withthe program.Roll Call:Ayes Noes AbstentionsMr. Amianda Mrs. Colligan: #5.4.1 Mr. Robinson: #5.4.4Mrs. Colligan: #5.4.2-#5.4.4 Mr. Robinson: #5.4.1Mrs. CriscuoloMr. GiordanoMr. HalburMrs. OuimetMr. Robinson: #5.4.2-#5.4.3Mr. Werner6. PUBLIC COMMENTSThe Board President again opened the meeting to the public for any comments related to theMt. Olive School District. Seeing none, this segment of the meeting was promptly closed.7. OLD BUSINESS - None8. NEW BUSINESS - None9. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTSMr. Amianda reported on his attendance at the annual New Jersey School BoardsConvention in Atlantic City. Mr. Amianda relayed his experiences at the convention,recounting the various workshops he attended and his interaction with vendors on theexhibition floor.Mrs. Colligan voiced her opinion regarding Bylaw #0142, which requires Board members toundergo a criminal history background check. Mrs. Colligan stated that it is unfair toretroactively apply this requirement to existing board members who were not subject to thisrequirement when they ran for public office. Furthermore, Mrs. Colligan maintained that itis unjust to preclude an individual from serving on a Board based on a minor offense, whichmight have occurred many years ago. Accordingly, Mrs. Colligan supported Mr. Schiess’stance to publicly disagree with this mandated practice.Mrs. Criscuolo agreed with Mrs. Colligan in principle; however, she expressed her opinionthat State mandates must be complied with.Mrs. Criscuolo reminded the Board that the Mt. Olive High School Drama Club will beperforming “Lost in Yonkers” this Thursday, November 17 th through Saturday, November19 th .Mrs. Criscuolo further apprised the Board that the Powder Puff game will be played at theHigh School on Monday, November 22, 2011.Mr. Robinson concurred with Mrs. Colligan and Mr. Schiess regarding their stance on thecriminal history background check, expressing his frustration that Board of Educationmembers are continually singled out by the legislators.Mr. Robinson also urged the Board and public to attend the performance of “Lost inYonkers”.Mr. Robinson commented on a panel discussion he attended on Charter Schools at the NewJersey School Boards Conference, declaring that Charter Schools fair no better than publicschools when considering similar student populations. Additionally, Mr. Robinson notedthat Charter Schools do not have English language learners and special education students.Consequently, Mr. Robinson declared his opposition to Charter Schools, expressing hisbelief that the State is going in the wrong direction with the recent push towards schools ofchoice.Work Session 11-14-11 11

Mr. Werner provided his opinion on the criminal history background check, declaring thatsome entities come under greater scrutiny than others. While Mr. Werner does notpersonally agree with the mandate, he stated that board members do have a choice and mustsuffer the ramifications should they choose not to comply with the mandate.Mr. Werner commented on a segment of the television program “60 Minutes”, which airedthis past Sunday evening. Mr. Werner noted that the program featured Freeman Hrabowski,the President of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, one of the nation’s foremostcolleges on math and science education. Mr. Werner commented on Mr. Hrabowski’stremendous enthusiasm for learning and urged his colleagues to view a recording of theprogram. Mr. Werner stated that it would be a worthwhile endeavor to have Mr. Hrabowskivisit our district to deliver a lecture to our staff and students.Mrs. Ouimet thanked Mr. Stansberry for revising the mid-term exam schedule, commendingPrincipal Stansberry for making changes that will benefit the students.Mrs. Ouimet thanked the residents, the Township officials, and the school staff for handlingthe power outage in a civil and professional manner.Mrs. Ouimet commended Mr. Stansberry and the high school administration for a successfulbonfire.Mrs. Ouimet commended Ms. Martin, Mr. Neglia and the IT Team for their efforts to placethe Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) online.Mr. Robinson thanked Dr. Reynolds for arranging the Glen Burtnik concert, declaring thatthe performance was one of the most professional symphonies he has ever experienced. Mr.Robinson acclaimed the facilities, suggesting that the advertising should be expanded tocompete with the local venues. Finally, Mr. Robinson suggested that the public should bereminded that the PAC was built with their tax dollars so that more people would considersupporting the events held there.President Giordano solicited the Board’s input with regard to hosting another concert inMay, explaining that Dr. Reynolds is pursuing a second concert that would feature BobBerger performing “Fleetwood Mac”. After several minutes of discussion, the BoardPresident authorized the Superintendent to proceed with the Bob Berger concert.10. CONFIDENTIAL SESSIONAt 8:00 p.m. Mr. Giordano moved the following resolution to recess into confidentialsession:Resolved, at a public meeting of the Mount Olive Township Board of Education heldon November 14, 2011, that, pursuant to Sections 7 and 8 of the “Open PublicMeetings Act”, the following items be discussed in a session of the Board ofEducation closed to the public:PersonnelNegotiationsMatters of Attorney-Client PrivilegeBe it further resolved, that the matters discussed in closed session be disclosed tothe public when the reason for confidentiality no longer exists.Seconded by Mr. Amianda and approved by a unanimous affirmative roll call vote of thosemembers present.11. ADJOURNMENTThe Board reconvened in open session at 8:30 p.m. at which time Mr. Giordano made amotion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Amianda, and unanimously carried.Respectfully submitted,Lynn Jones, Board SecretaryWork Session 11-14-11 12