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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
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